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    learning ABC summaries with autoencoders [webinar]
    The next One World ABC seminar will take place this Thursday, September 28, at 9am UK time and on-line. Speaker: Carlo Albert, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Title: Learning summary statistics for Bayesian inference with Autoencoders Abstract: In order for ABC to give accurate results and be efficient, we need summary statistics […]  ( 7 min )
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    learning ABC summaries with autoencoders [webinar]
    The next One World ABC seminar will take place this Thursday, September 28, at 9am UK time and on-line. Speaker: Carlo Albert, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Title: Learning summary statistics for Bayesian inference with Autoencoders Abstract: In order for ABC to give accurate results and be efficient, we need summary statistics […]  ( 7 min )
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    The Art of Pacing: Keeping Readers Engaged from Start to Finish
    Crafting a Narrative Tempo that Captivates and Resonates Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Write Now With Erin Cotter
    Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    The ‘Secret Sauce’ to Writing Your Query Letter
    5 key steps to get an agent’s attention with your query Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Pastéis de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal
    If there’s one Portuguese food item you already know, it’s most likely the country's renowned egg tarts (in Portuguese, this delicacy is known as pastel de nata, or “cream pastry”). Pastéis de Belém, a pastry shop just west of Lisbon, claims to be the originator of what is ostensibly the country’s most famous pastry. Legend has it that the sweet—which consists of pastry cups filled with an egg and cream custard—was probably first baked at the neighboring Jerónimos Monastery. When Portugal’s monasteries were closed in 1834, a former monk-slash-baker moved shop to a sugar refinery a few doors down, and in 1837, the confection known today from Portugal to Hong Kong was born.  Today, there are several brands selling custard tarts in Lisbon, but Pastéis de Belém continues to be a family-run company with no branches or franchises. The tarts are only available at the original location in Belém. As many as 20,000 are baked here every day following the original recipe, the fillings of which are mixed in a “Secret Office” where the precise ingredients and proportions are measured—details said to be known by only seven humans. The result is a tart with a salty, buttery crust, and a rich filling with the texture of a light custard and a distinctive charred surface.  ( 13 min )
    A Ginjinha in Lisbon, Portugal
    Ginjinha is a type of cherry liqueur with close links to Lisbon, and in and around Largo de São Domingos, a square in the city’s historical center, there are at least five bars that specialize in the drink. The most famous of these, and quite possibly the first, having opened in 1840, is A Ginjina. The space is roughly the size of a large closet, the marble walls etched with prizes won nearly a century ago. When you approach the bar at A Ginjinha, you’ll be asked one question: “With or without them?” The query is a reference to booze-soaked cherries, and the correct answer is “With.”  From there, you escort your tiny glass to the square—there’s no seating at A Ginjinha—shoes sticking to the syrupy floor with every step, and have a sip in the perpetual Lisbon sun. The drink consists of grape pomace brandy supplemented with sour cherries, cinnamon and a generous amount of sugar. It’s sweet and fragrant, goes down easy and is deceptively powerful, especially if you’ve opted for those cherries.  ( 13 min )
    Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station in Banff, Alberta
    This former cosmic ray station is located near the summit of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park. The structure was originally built in 1902 to serve as a weather observatory. It was operated by Norman Sanson, the curator of the Banff Park Museum, and the Canadian federal government’s official weather observer. They climbed the mountain over 1,000 times to collect data at the observatory. The information that the observatory provided was used to aid national weather forecasts and provide warnings of wildfires, droughts, snowstorms, and floods. In the 1930s, emerging weather forecasting technology rendered the observatory obsolete, and it was abandoned. However, the observatory acquired a second purpose when it was rebuilt to serve as a laboratory for researching cosmic ray particles in the atmosphere. Cosmic rays are a type of radiation that form outside of the solar system and can provide information about interstellar phenomena such as supernovas. The National Research Council completed the renovation of the station in 1956 for Canada’s participation in the International Geophysical Year of 1957-1958. The University of Alberta at Calgary took over the operation of the station from 1960 to 1978, until the station was closed in 1981. Nine cosmic ray stations were built across Canada, and the Sulphur Mountain station became the most important of these nine stations due to its high elevation. Today, the remnants of the station are still accessible by hiking. The summit offers a beautiful vantage point from which to see the city of Banff and the surrounding mountains.  ( 13 min )
    Brownsville City Cemetery in Brownsville, Texas
    Located adjacent to an oxbow lake near the city center, the Brownsville Cemetery was founded in the mid-nineteenth century. Placards throughout the grounds detailing the lives of its occupants—from the original settlers to Pancho Villa’s troops, providing a tantalizing glimpse of the area’s colorful history.  One unconventional element of this particular cemetery is that many of the tombs are above ground, possibly in a nod to the burial traditions of merchants from New Orleans who migrated to Brownsville for trading opportunities with the neighboring Mexican port city of Matamoros.  ( 13 min )
    The Truth Behind the Deathwatch Beetle's Creepy Tap-Tap-Tapping
    The animal world is full of harbingers of doom—at least, according to superstitions. From the Tower of London’s ravens (whose departure would signal the fall of an entire nation) to the average black cat crossing your unlucky path, plenty of critters warn of woe. In Ominous Animals, we explore the lore—and the science—behind these finned, furry, and feathered messengers of impending calamity. When a loved one fell ill in 17th-century England, a rhythmic tap, tap, tap echoing from the walls could set families on edge. Some likened the sound to the ticking of the Grim Reaper's clock, signaling a death soon to come. The faster the tap-tap-tapping became, the closer death was. The real culprit was no harvester of souls, however. It was an insidious insect boring through the old oak walls: …  ( 19 min )
    Rocky Horror Has Surprising Roots in Victorian Seances
    “Worms will crawl over your face! Ghosts will roam the aisles!” Dr. Silkini warns as the Frankenstein monster slowly comes to life onstage, “If the lights go out, stay in your seats!” Suddenly possessed by a fit of rage, the monster strangles the hunchbacked assistant and charges into the audience with a roar. As the front row squeals in anticipation, there is a blinding flash, and the lights suddenly go off. Pandemonium erupts in the pitch black theater. There are screams, macabre laughter, wild howling. Glowing skulls appear and disappear. Something slimy slaps your head and slithers over your face. You furiously bat away what indeed feels like worms. A strange luminous form floats overhead. On the stage, a kick-line of skeletons dance and then fly apart. The little boy next to you tur…  ( 24 min )
    'The Cutty Stool' in Edinburgh, Scotland
    St. Giles Cathedral, the 900-year-old Church of Scotland, is situated along the Royal Mile in the capital city. This major thoroughfare is a bustling artery that connects Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyrood, the official royal residence of visiting British monarchs. Inside this gothic and ornate house of worship are many objects depicting the long, and often times tumultuous, history of Scotland's seat of government. Take, for instance, a bronze sculpture of a rather mundane household object, a stool. Designed by the Scottish artist Merilyn Smith in 1992, The Cutty Stool represents an event that allegedly took place on July 23, 1637. As the story goes, a lay woman by the name of Jenny Geddes objected to the preacher attempting to quote from the bible in English. At the time, K…  ( 14 min )
    Nimrud Lens in London, England
    Discovered in 1850 by English archaeologist Austen Henry Layard at the ancient Assyrian palace of Nimrud, in modern-day Iraq, the Nimrud Lens is a curious piece of rock crystal dating back to the late 8th century B.C. Roughly ground into a slightly oval shape, its size is 38 millimeters in diameter and has a focal point and length equivalent to a 3× magnifying glass. Its function is unclear, and it could have been a magnifying glass or a burning glass, a tool used to start fires by concentrating sunlight. As the Assyrian artifacts often were intricately engraved, Layard suggested that the lens may have been used as a magnifying lens to read these small inscriptions. Italian scientist Giovanni Pettinato proposed that the Assyrians used the lens as part of their telescope, which would explain the extensive knowledge of astronomy in the Babylonian civilization. Some people believe that it was the earliest optical lens in history, perhaps an obscure out-of-place artifact. The general idea of its identity seems to be much less fascinating, though. Many researchers believe that it was just a piece of decorative inlay, which got its lenticular abilities purely by accident. Whichever story you buy, the artifact sits on display at the British Museum today in quite a mysterious manner.  ( 13 min )
    During an Annular Eclipse, Look to the Shadows
    Atlas Obscura’s Wondersky columnist Rebecca Boyle is an award-winning science journalist and author of the upcoming Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are (January 2024, Random House). She regularly shares the stories and secrets of our wondrous night sky. The ancient Chinese Shu Ching, or Book of Documents, includes what may be the oldest written account of a solar eclipse. It records that, on Oct. 22, 2134 BC, “the Sun and Moon did not meet harmoniously.” People believed that during an eclipse, the Sun was being devoured by a heavenly dragon; in fact, the word for “eclipse” was the same as the word for “to eat.” In China at the time, as in Babylon 1,500 years later, people would bang a drum and shout in an attempt to…  ( 20 min )
    'Annie' Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey
    This bridge was originally built by the Erie Railroad and was once part of the Newark Branch. It is a bascule bridge, also known as a jackknife bridge, originally built in 1922. It spanned the Passaic River between Harrison/Kearny and Newark. But this structure is probably better known for its role in a pivotal scene in the 1982 movie musical Annie. Harrison used to be an impressively industrial town, once called the "beehive of industry." The bridge was primarily used for freight. Though Harrison still has a PATH station that connects it to New York City, there are plenty of old partially hidden railroad lines from the industrial days. This particular station was originally built as a double-track structure. After commuter service ended it was converted to a single track, then shut down in 1977.  The drawbridge was left in the open position. In 1982, the bridge was used as a filming location for a scene at the end of Annie. The titular redheaded orphan climbs a drawbridge while trying to escape a couple of con artists posing as her parents in order to get a reward. The scene was partially filmed at the New Jersey bridge, and partially at a soundstage in California. Since its appearance in that famous scene, locals refer to it as "Annie's Bridge." In fact, most probably do not know the actual name: NX Bridge. It is considered trespassing to get close to it, however, that does not stop many youths in the area from not only getting close to the bridge but also climbing it. Every now and then you can find a flag of some sort hanging there, until it gets taken down.  ( 14 min )
    '3M' Mile Marker on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, New York
    Just south of Avenue P on the west side of Brooklyn's Ocean Parkway, a small, one-foot-tall granite rectangle juts out of the ground with a mysterious "3M" carved into its traffic-facing side. This inconspicuous stone was once a mile marker on Ocean Parkway, a street inspired by the grand boulevards of Paris and Berlin, built between 1874 and 1880 in the middle of Brooklyn, New York. Originally, Ocean Parkway was a shortcut for pedestrian and horse traffic, as well as strollers and carriages, to Coney Island Beach from Prospect Park. When the parkway was first built, bicycles still had yet to be invented. This mile marker was one of 11 placed every half mile from Prospect Park Circle to the end of Ocean Parkway in Coney Island. According to the Brooklyn Park Commission, which managed the parkway, it is likely that they were erected around 1876. But over the decades, by 2000, all but the three-mile marker by Avenue P and the five-mile marker on Neptune Avenue had been removed. The five-mile stone was subsequently removed around 2010 when a bus shelter was installed. Today, only the three-mile marker remains.  Mile markers were a common way to mark private roads from colonial times until the early 20th century. They told the coaches and riders how many miles they had covered and how much further they had to go. Several roads in the city had similar passing signs: the old Bloomingdale Road (now Broadway) in Upper Manhattan, as well as Jackson Avenue (now Northern Boulevard) in Queens, Kings Highway in Brooklyn, and the Boston Post Road between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts.  ( 14 min )
    Podcast: Our Travel Expectations
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Travel is sometimes like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we share stories of places that blew us away, and those that didn't live up to the hype. We want to hear your stories about the places you've visited that far exceeded—or failed—to meet your expectations. Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message telling us your name and story. (Just so you know, our mailbox will cut you off after two minutes so please call again if you get disconnected) You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at Hello@AtlasObscura.com. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 14 min )
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    R Conference 2023: Malaysia’s Largest Face-to-Face Annual R Conference
    The R Consortium recently reconnected with Poo “KH” Kuan Hoong, founder of the Malaysia R User Group (Also on Facebook). We talked with KH last year when he spoke about... Continue reading: R Conference 2023: Malaysia’s Largest Face-to-Face Annual R Conference
    Polydivisible Numbers puzzle
    Excel BI’s Excel Challenge #301 — solved in RIn a recent LinkedIn post, ExcelBI threw down an interesting challenge: Find the Polydivisible numbers from a list. This caught my attention, and I decided to tackle this using R. In this post, I’ll walk you... Continue reading: Polydivisible Numbers puzzle
    Horizontal Legends in Base R
    Introduction Continue reading: Horizontal Legends in Base R
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    NASA Reveals Sneak Peek of Historic Asteroid Sample
    OSIRIS-REx’s treasure trove from asteroid Bennu includes material rich in water and carbon
    Your Brain Finds It Easy to Size Up Four Objects But Not Five--Here's Why
    Neuron activity shows that the brain uses different systems for counting up to four, and for five or more
    Many-Mirrored Galaxies Deepen Dark Matter Mystery
    A surprisingly complex galaxy cluster suggests that in the search for dark matter, nothing is as simple as it seems
    Key Biden Climate Pollution Metric Is Safe--For Now
    Supreme Court justices declined to decide whether the Biden administration is placing too high a value on the cost to society of spewing carbon and other planet-warming gases
    Monkeys with Transplanted Pig Kidneys Live for Up to Two Years or More
    A company that creates genetically modified pig organs for transplants hopes to test its product in human trials if regulators approve them
    A Soggy Mission to Sniff Out a Greenhouse Gas 'Bomb' in the High Arctic
    A needle-like tower, hung with sensors, "sniffs" the air above the Arctic circle for signs of catastrophic thaw in the sodden ground below.
    Why Women Earn Less Than Men: Economic Historian Wins Nobel for Work on Gender Pay Gap
    Claudia Goldin mined 200 years of data to show that greater economic growth did not lead to wage parity or more women in the workplace
    The Milky Way May Be Missing a Trillion Suns' Worth of Mass
    Slow-moving stars at the Milky Way’s outskirts suggest our galaxy may be far lighter than previously believed, with profound implications for dark matter
    International Space Station Suffers Leak, But Crew Remains Safe
    For the third time in a year, coolant is leaking from a Russian module aboard the International Space Station
    We Finally Know Where Oranges and Lemons Come From
    In addition to finding where citrus come from, researchers have pinpointed the genetic origins of the fruits’ tart taste
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    11 Stuffing Recipes That Will Fill You Up With Holiday Vibes
    Call it stuffing or dressing, this cozy side dish is inextricably tied to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether it's a classic version made with white bread or Southern-style with cornbread—or made with no bread at all—stuffing can't help but steal a bit of the spotlight at the holiday table.  ( 14 min )
    Le Creuset Is Offering Seriously Good Discounts for October Prime Day (Including Our Favorite Kettle and Braiser)
    We went through Le Creuset Prime Big Deal Days discounts to find the best deals, based on our equipment reviews.  ( 13 min )
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    Warming climate could turn Minnesota into Kansas
    Plus: 1,400 attend a solidarity gathering at St. Louis Park’s Beth El Synagogue; bird flu outbreak reported at a Meeker County turkey farm; no Holidazzle in 2023; and more.  ( 6 min )
    Minnesota congressional delegation condemned Hamas attack on Israel; now come the policy differences
    The United States has not confirmed that there’s a direct involvement from Tehran in Hamas’ operation, but U.S. officials have acknowledged Iranians are indirectly complicit in training, funding and supporting Hamas.  ( 16 min )
    Minnesota economy remains on stable, solid ground with projections for marginal growth
    The state’s macroeconomic consultant predicts the U.S. economy will grow 2.5% this year and the same 1.6% next year.  ( 12 min )
    St. Paul poised to allow triplexes almost anywhere in the city; debate less heated than in Minneapolis
    Supporters heavily outnumbered opponents at recent hearings on the changes, which would open most of the city to “missing middle” housing development.  ( 15 min )
    Seven Minnesota women collaborating to lift global literacy
    Literacy is key to everything. We have found a synergy to uplift and support each other.  ( 11 min )
    Astros over the Twins 9-1 in Game 3
    Plus: U of M researchers develop a portable MRI machine; meet the striking Allianz Field in-house production workers; the White Castle on Lake Street is closed for good; and more.  ( 6 min )
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    Will Detroit go Georgist?
    The city now has a more ambitious plan to reduce the amount of vacant land. It intends to tax it. A lot. Will it work? The idea, proposed by Mike Duggan, the city’s pugnacious mayor, is to replace Detroit’s current property tax with a split tax. In essence, assessors will distinguish between the value of […] The post Will Detroit go Georgist? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Hazel Meade. I think the last sentence is likely ... by M In reply to Nick. The proposal in question is for Detroit, ... by Phil S. In reply to PHinton. Trade policies killed Motown – once a ... by EdR In reply to Ryan. Detroit's mayor is on the right track. Dirt ... by surfie In reply to lcn. It's one way to drive the price of land down ... by mort main Plus 10 more... Related Stories “Why Women Won” The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is somewhat wrong Blast from the past, SBF edition  ( 7 min )
    Wednesday assorted links
    1. Alice Evans on Claudia Goldin. 2. Interview with Michael Lewis.  Yikes. 3. Russ Roberts tells me that he was not born in Ames, Iowa, though he did spend 1957 there (see this now-corrected post). 4. Kevin Phillips, RIP.  An early theorist of populism and its rise. 5. Bilal Coulibaly update. 6. Jason Farago piece […] The post Wednesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to dan. Right, I think autism spectrum is a better ... by mkt42 In reply to ghhg. You have a brokerage account with $500k in ... by John In reply to John Hall. Michael Lewis was interviewed by Barry ... by Gridlock In reply to Cancelled for wongthink. I don't think that's at ... by andrew97 In reply to Reason. Here's what's simple: you believe in ... by Wait Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is somewhat wrong
    Matt Yglesias does an excellent job laying out the case against the “deaths of despair” narrative and putting it bluntly.  Over the past few years, Anne Case and Angus Deaton have unleashed upon the world a powerful meme that seems to link together America’s troublingly bad life expectancy outcomes with a number of salient social and […] The post The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is somewhat wrong appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Mark T. “Deaths of Despair” are kind of early ... by Steve Sailer In reply to Floccina. Prescription opioids and Mexican heroin ... by Steve Sailer In reply to JFA. I was involved in the “Deaths of ... by Steve Sailer “Case and Deaton, by contrast, have delivered a very ... by DanHessinMD In reply to Dino the Isaurian. “This type of cultural ... by EdR Plus 10 more... Related Stories On U.S. life expectancy disparities Campus censorship and Israel-Palestine Legacy Admissions  ( 8 min )
    The costs of short-termism?
    R&D investment reduces current profits, so short-term pressure to hit profit targets may distort R&D. In the data, firms just meeting Wall Street forecasts have lower R&D growth and subsequent innovation, while managers just missing receive lower pay. But short-termist distortions might not quantitatively matter if aggregation or equilibrium dampen their impact. So I build […] The post The costs of short-termism? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to LivelyClock. This may be the same reason ... by aaron In reply to Brent. I'm not sure that's true. In software, the ... by aaron The number one weapon against short-termism is strong ... by Brent In reply to rsm. Capitalism is only as efficient as the ... by Dinwar In reply to rsm. Compared to Nirvana? Sure Compared to ... by Mike Plus 6 more... Related Stories Legacy Admissions “Why Women Won” Do looks matter for an academic career in economics?  ( 6 min )
    Israel’s previous game-theoretic strategy?
    Israel’s asymmetric response is supposed to serve a deterrent purpose, Byman told Vox, but the country has also, at least in the past, had a vested interest in keeping Hamas in power. According to a 2017 research brief by the RAND corporation, Israel has the military capability to wipe out Hamas, but doing so could perhaps […] The post Israel’s previous game-theoretic strategy? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to M. > the law actually has a definition and ... by Yo In reply to aaron. Yo–Time for you to pick up a rifle and ... by Mishkilji In reply to Yo. Major false alarm. by Yo In reply to Sure. This seems too close to an argument that ... by M In reply to James N. Markels. LOL. Absurd, ... by Anti-Gnostic Plus 10 more... Related Stories The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is somewhat wrong A few implications Japan fact of the day  ( 7 min )
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    Sculptor Softens a Bit on Weinstein
    Also deposit convexity, closed-end muni bond funds and biased coin flips.  ( 2 min )
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    Difference-in-differences: What’s the difference?
    After giving my talk last month, Better Than Difference in Differences, I had some thoughts about how diff-in-diff works—how the method operates in relation to its assumptions—and it struck me that there are two relevant ways to think about it. … Continue reading →  ( 11 min )
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    Real Writing
    Is writing seemly? Does the writer cut a respectable figure? Is it proper to write? Is it done? Of course not. Jacques Derrida, “Plato’s Pharmacy” Yesterday David Gunkel told said something puzzling. I have been trying to argue that “ChatGPT can’t write” in a sense that Derrida would acknowledge as such. David’s position is that … Continue reading Real Writing →  ( 6 min )
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    X Marks The Spot
    For now I am taking heart from an adage from Usenet days; that the internet interprets censorship as damage, and routes around it – new social media sites are popping up aiming to catch the flavour of the old Twitter while perhaps avoiding some of its weaknesses.  ( 4 min )
    Rangers 7, Orioles 1: This was our chance
    A lot of people are going to tell you that the Orioles, who won 101 games this year and have by all accounts at least half an above-average major league lineup still in the minors ready to play, are positioned to be a dynastic power in the American League for years to come. Nope. Wrong. […]  ( 7 min )
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    In Kosovo, Stargazing for a Brighter Future
    In recent years, astronomy enthusiasts have helped drive the development of science infrastructure in Europe’s youngest country. But Kosovo is still finding its bearings following a bitter war and continues to struggle with issues such as brain drain and limited job opportunities.  ( 18 min )
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    Men's Treaming
    From Nick Tursi in Qatar: The sign says: ḥilāqat al-rijāl = “men’s shaving” For "Men's Trimming". That elongation of the short "i" is common among non-native speakers. Mauritians ask "where do you leave" (for "live"). Selected readings "A new way to resolve paradoxes" (10 /8/22) "Ockham's broom" (10/17/09) [Thanks to Devin Stewart, Joe Lowry, and […]  ( 7 min )
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    Earth Layers
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    Blast from the past, SBF edition
    AUSA: What did the defendant you about risk?Ellison: He said it was OK if positive EV, expected value. He said he was willing to take large coin flips – he talked about being willing to flip a coin & destroy the world, as long as a win would make it twice as good — Inner […] The post Blast from the past, SBF edition appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to LivelyClock. Or that everyone else was too risk ... by Oldcurmudgeon In reply to MikeP. ” “How could anyone think he is ... by EdR In reply to Bob. It is implied he had a prescription for ... by EdR In reply to Tom T.. Lol! “Number Go Up” is Faux ... by EdR The problem with SBF's consequentialist / utilitarian logic is ... by Publius Plus 10 more... Related Stories “Why Women Won” Union Busted That was then, this is now (median voter edition)  ( 6 min )
    Campus censorship and Israel-Palestine
    On college campuses the norm is this: At campuses that are very left leaning, students are way less likely to self censor on a bunch of issues. As campuses become politically mixed, students clam up. There was only one issue where this trend reversed – Israel-Palestine. pic.twitter.com/JnJPFSaWiP — Ryan Burge 📊 (@ryanburge) October 8, 2023 The post Campus censorship and Israel-Palestine appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Sure. Is there a reason you feel the need to ... by Sure In reply to Sure. Hold on; you think the left doesn't get ... by M In reply to M. US sanctions date back to 1950 and were ... by Sure In reply to Dorey. Even one is too many. by Some Toronto Guy There are two lines on that graph with negative slope. by Ben Plus 10 more... Related Stories Where have all the young founders gone? On U.S. life expectancy disparities Legacy Admissions  ( 6 min )
    Tuesday assorted links
    1. Summary of assembly theory.  Possibly very important. 2. This Tablet article about Iranian spying should have received more attention. 3. Different investments during times of conflict. 4. Notes on Ghana. 5. Larry Summers on the Harvard response to current events. 6. SSC evaluates his mini-grants. The post Tuesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Hazel Meade. How is not accepting refugees as bad ... by M In reply to Naveen K. “Firstly, how would you even identify ... by TSA In reply to Hazel Meade. The immigrants from our southern ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to It’s a tool. That value has yet to be ... by Dinwar In reply to M. How is not accepting Palestinian refugees ... by Hazel Meade Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Legacy Admissions
    I admire but do not necessarily approve of the genius at UVA admissions who slyly inserted legacies into the essay prompt, yet shrewdly combined it with race, slavery and history to make the package defensible. If you have a personal or historic connection with UVA, and if you’d like to share how your experience of […] The post Legacy Admissions appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Why do children of staff get preference? Maybe you want to ... by KL In reply to KL. “Legacy” has changed. I'm teaching a ... by Michael Tinkler In reply to Really, a slavery denier?. None of the cited ... by Jon In reply to Ricardo. > calm down What makes you think I'm ... by PHinton In reply to Chris. Would conscripts even have the chance to ... by Steve-O Plus 10 more... Related Stories The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is somewhat wrong Campus censorship and Israel-Palestine How will we know when higher education is reforming itself?  ( 6 min )
    “Eating alone”
    Bowling alone was just the beginning: Even pizza, typically shared among family or friends, is downsizing. In February, Domino’s Japan, the nation’s largest pizza delivery chain, introduced My Domino’s, a meal set that allows customers to order a small, 7-inch pizza with two side dishes for a reasonable price. “Single consumers are growing, not only […] The post “Eating alone” appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to steve. A lot of international franchises have ... by Komori In reply to luzh. Great reference, I lol'd. by Tommy In reply to Bill Allen. It's officially named the Long Trail ... by Let me guess... In reply to Matt. My hazy memories of Italy are that most ... by Personal Pan Pizza Buff In reply to Derek221. Where is the empathy? Just because your ... by Untold Millions Plus 10 more... Related Stories Speeding Up Pharmaceutical Approvals by Recognizing Other Stringent Regulators  ( 7 min )
    How will we know when higher education is reforming itself?
    That is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column.  Here is the intro: When the revolution in higher education finally arrives, how will we know? I have a simple metric: When universities change how they measure faculty work time. Using this yardstick, the US system remains very far from a fundamental transformation. And: This system […] The post How will we know when higher education is reforming itself? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to JT. I’d bet 2×2 is at least modal… by Student In reply to Anti-Gnostic. “good students = good schools, ... by Roger Sweeny This is more evidence that folks who work at McDonalds scooping ... by jdb Nah, the problem with this noble-sounding proposal is that it ... by Carl Pham “How will we know when higher education is reforming ... by dearieme Plus 10 more... Related Stories The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is somewhat wrong Campus censorship and Israel-Palestine Legacy Admissions  ( 7 min )
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    European particles matter
    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    European particles matter
    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    Blacklight Studies Reveal That Most Mammals Secretly Glow
    With its electroreceptor-spotted bill, horned pads where you might expect teeth, and status as one of only five species of mammals that lay eggs, the platypus was already one of the most unique creatures on Earth. And now researchers in the U.S. and Australia have found the animal exhibits another curious characteristic: fluorescence. This intrigued Kenny Travouillon, the curator of mammalogy at the Western Australian Museum, and his colleagues, including research associate Linette Umbrello. “It was the first Australian mammal found to be fluorescent,” Travouillon says. Science has already uncovered how frogs light up the night and birds glow under a blacklight, but this discovery entered new animal territory. They decided to shine a UV light on their museum’s mammal collection (includin…  ( 18 min )
    The Devil Head of Raus Church in Raus, Sweden
    While the Devil is occasionally used in church art to convey moral lessons and reinforce the consequences of sin, it’s unusual to find a combination of satanic imagery alongside local folklore within the context of sacred space. Though, one such exception can be observed on the exterior of Raus Church in southern Sweden, where a small stone face, believed to depict the devil, was strategically embedded above the main entrance to ward off trolls and malevolent beings. Legend has it that during the construction of this 12th-century sandstone church, a local troll, who detested the sound of church bells, caused trouble by moving the building materials across the stream every night. Frustrated, the builders abandoned the site and instead erected the church in its current location nearby. Still discontented with the situation, the troll fled 26 miles (42 kilometers) northwest to Kullaberg. While there, he confided in some fishermen, expressing a desire to return home but was prevented because of the "jingling gray mare," a reference to the church and its chimes, which he was too afraid to name directly. Three theories surround the stone head's origin. One suggests it represents Råå the Giant, credited with the church's construction, with the baptismal font serving as his hat. Another associates the face with Roland, a medieval Christian knight who achieved iconic status for his battles against Muslim forces in Spain. However, the prevailing belief today is that the head portrays the devil, employed as a safeguard against trolls.  ( 13 min )
    Dolmen of Aitzkomendi in Eguílaz, Spain
    This was the first dolmen identified as such in the Iberian Peninsula, in 1831 Numerous interventions since then have changed its original appearance. Structurally, it comprises a polygonal chamber formed by large, interlinked slabs with a covered passageway around six meters long (of which nothing now remains) and a large barrow that was partly removed in 1965 so that the dolmen was visible from the road. Human remains have been found all over the site (in the chamber, the passageway, and the barrow), along with objects dating from various periods. The evidence suggests that it was first used as a burial site in the Neolithic, and then re-used in the Chalcolithic. Many of the items found here have now disappeared. The original barrow measured around 30 meters in diameter. A number of fireplaces were discovered on it, which were likely used for ritual purposes. The barrow was later enlarged to, a diameter of 64 meters.  ( 13 min )
    REGAN Vest in Skørping, Denmark
    Built 60 meters underground into a bed of limestone, this declassified (NATO Cosmic Top Secret) nuclear bunker from the Cold War was meant to house the Danish monarch and government as a last bastion of democracy in the event of a nuclear apocalypse. The bunker is hidden deep in the Rold Forest in northern Jutland, hundreds of miles from Copenhagen. Its existence was kept a secret for many decades, and only revealed to the public in 2012. It opened as a museum in February 2023.  Construction started on REGAN Vest in 1963. It took some five years to built a bunker that was capable of withstanding nuclear war. The end result covered 5,500 square meters and was made up of more than 230 rooms capable of holding around 350 people.  ( 13 min )
    James David Vaughn Grave in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
    James David Vaughn is credited with starting Southern Gospel Music and inventing the professional male gospel quartet.  He was an American music teacher, composer, songbook publisher, who founded the Vaughn Conservatory of Music and the James D. Vaughn Publishing Company. He is responsible for one of the first radio stations in Tennessee, WOAN, and the first record company based in the South, Vaughn Phonograph Records.  ( 13 min )
    The Modern Resurrection of the Dybbuk, Demon of Jewish Folklore
    In 2003, a wine cabinet in Portland, Oregon, somehow made headlines. The owner of the foot-and-a-half-tall wooden bit of decor, Kevin Mannis, had listed it on eBay alongside an elaborate story. He claimed that the cabinet had previously been owned by a Polish Holocaust survivor and was inhabited by a powerful demon known as a Dybbuk. Since it came into his possession, he wrote, his life had been shaken by paranormal occurrences, from disturbing nightmares to intense feelings of being watched by an evil presence. The story of the Dybbuk (pronounced anywhere from dib-ick to dib-ook) is rooted in centuries-old Jewish folklore. However, I am Jewish, and I don’t remember my mother ever telling me and my sister stories about demons or phantoms (though I do recall some shades of mysticism from …  ( 22 min )
    In Ancient Egypt, Soul Houses and False Doors Connected the Living and the Dead
    Each week in October, University of Manchester Egyptologist Nicky Nielsen will share an intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian beliefs and traditions surrounding death and the afterlife. The ancient Egyptians shared the world they inhabited with innumerable otherworldly entities: invisible, yet with immense power. Demons haunted the desert wastes and goddesses dwelled in the marshes of the Nile Delta, but the spirits of the dead were omnipresent. Ancestor worship was an important part of household religion and the belief that the dead could not only be communicated with, but could also use their power to both help and hurt living beings, was an ingrained part of the ancient Egyptian belief system. To facilitate the transfer of offerings and messages from the living plane to the Afterl…  ( 18 min )
    Podcast: The Tunguska Event
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we head to a remote region of Russia, to the epicenter of what would become known as the Tunguska Event. On June 30, 1908, at 7:17 in the morning, a firey blue light streaked across the sky above Siberia, followed by a blinding flash and a cacophony of noise that sounded like artillery firing. Today, scientists still debate what happened. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 13 min )
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    Don’t Skip the Decor—What Most Writers Lack
    The beauty beyond directness  ( 11 min )
    How Much Self-Publishing REALLY Costs
    Are You Prepared for the Initial Investment? Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    An Update on Spam Submissions
    Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Shtetl-Optimized’s First-Ever “Profile in Courage”
    Update (Oct. 11): While this post celebrated Harvard’s Boaz Barak, and his successful effort to shame his into disapproving of the murder of innocents, I missed Boaz’s best tweet about this. There, Boaz points out that there might be a way to get Western leftists on board with basic humanity on this issue. Namely: we […]  ( 23 min )
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    Shtetl-Optimized’s First-Ever “Profile in Courage”
    Update (Oct. 11): While this post celebrated Harvard’s Boaz Barak, and his successful effort to shame his into disapproving of the murder of innocents, I missed Boaz’s best tweet about this. There, Boaz points out that there might be a way to get Western leftists on board with basic humanity on this issue. Namely: we […]  ( 23 min )
    A Maclaurin type inequality
    I have just uploaded to the arXiv my paper “A Maclaurin type inequality“. This paper concerns a variant of the Maclaurin inequality for the elementary symmetric means of real numbers . This inequality asserts that whenever and are non-negative. It can be proven as a consequence of the Newton inequality valid for all and arbitrary […]  ( 15 min )
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    Ancient Skulls Reveal Shifts in Human Violence across Millennia
    Levels of murder, assault, torture, and the like fluctuated greatly in the ancient world, according to new research
    Wind Power Will Expand with Larger Turbines but Could Face Pushback
    With the expansion of wind power—and the growth of turbines—comes challenges in areas that are unaccustomed to whirring blades
    Euclid Space Telescope Rescued from Mission-Threatening Glitch
    The European Space Agency says a software patch restored stability to its cosmos-mapping Euclid spacecraft — but slower operations could extend the mission
    South America's Winter Hot Spell Was 100 Times More Likely with Climate Change
    A heat dome that baked parts of South America in late September was made much more likely and at least 1.4 degrees Celsius (2.5 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter by climate change
    Solar Storms Can Hinder Bird Migration
    New research suggests that solar storms interfere with the magnetic compass that birds use for long-distance travel
    Broken U.S.-China Science Cooperation Needs Repair, Not Persecution
    Science plays an enormous unseen role in keeping international avenues of contact open, even when political doors slam shut. We need to keep those channels open with China
    New Glasses Can Transcribe Speech in Real Time
    Glasses that provide subtitles for conversations could be a boon to people with hearing loss
    Thousands More Puzzling 'Fairy Circles' Have Been Found around the World
    These mysterious spots of barren soil have fascinated scientists for years. Now evidence of their existence beyond two known locations is stirring up a fresh round of contention
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    DNA testing leads to St. Paul man’s arrest nearly 20 years after rape allegations
    Plus: Twin Cities Marathon organizers face another financial hurdle after cancellation; Reba McEntire teams up with Minnesota farmers on corn mazes; mural celebrating Dakota people unveiled in Red Wing; and more  ( 6 min )
    Tickets available for MinnPost Social: Minneapolis and St. Paul city elections uncovered
    All treats, no tricks: Join us in-person as MinnPost reporter Kyle Stokes discusses the upcoming elections with two outgoing city council members.  ( 6 min )
    App used globally to reduce food waste launches in Minneapolis to help restaurants sell their extras
    A store manager says the app has lessened the stress of wasting food, while an expert says it could be taking surplus food away from households in need.  ( 10 min )
    How a Minneapolis franchise fee hike can make a climate difference
    It may seem ridiculous to propose that taking 5 minutes to contact an elected official is a key component of the battle to keep the Earth from warming, but frankly, it’s the only thing that will actually work.  ( 12 min )
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    11 Duck Recipes With Perfect Preparation and Pairings
    These 11 duck recipes cover preparations from confit and dry-roasting to pan-searing and sous vide.  ( 13 min )
    The Key Techniques for Perfect Risotto
    All about the ingredients, the equipment, and the techniques required to make perfect risotto every time.  ( 25 min )
    All-Clad Stainless Steel Skillets Last Forever—and This Duo Is 30% for October Prime Day
    These skillets seared, sautéd, baked, and broiled their way to the top of our favorites list. Right now, they’re 30% off during Prime Big Deal Days.  ( 12 min )
    Our Favorite Kitchen Towels Boast a 141% Absorbency Rate—and Are About $1 a Towel Right Now
    These kitchen towels aced our tests with their absorbent fibers, durable weave, and classic design.  ( 11 min )
    For Most Home Bakers, This KitchenAid Stand Mixer Is the Perfect Match—and It’s on Sale for October Prime Day
    After testing 11 stand mixers, we recommended the KitchenAid Artisan as our top pick for casual bakers. Right now, it’s on sale for October Prime Day.  ( 11 min )
    This Breville Espresso Machine Does 99% of the Work for You—and It’s $300 Off for October Prime Day
    For Prime Big Deal Days, this top-notch (but pricey) Breville espresso machine is $300 off.  ( 12 min )
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    SBF’s Bets Used to Work Out
    Bet sizing, plea deals, Binance’s rescue fund, tax refunds and Ozempic.  ( 2 min )
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    A Maclaurin type inequality
    I have just uploaded to the arXiv my paper “A Maclaurin type inequality“. This paper concerns a variant of the Maclaurin inequality for the elementary symmetric means of real numbers . This inequality asserts that whenever and are non-negative. It can be proven as a consequence of the Newton inequality valid for all and arbitrary […]  ( 15 min )
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    From Standstill to Momentum: MLP as Your First Gear in tidymodels
    Embarking on a machine learning journey often feels like being handed the keys to a high-end sports car. The possibilities seem endless, the power under the hood palpable, and the anticipation of speed, exhilarating. But anyone familiar with cars knows that no matter how advanced or powerful the vehicle might ... Continue reading: From Standstill to Momentum: MLP as Your First Gear in tidymodels
    Steve's Data Tips and Tricks 2023-10-09 22:00:00
    Introduction Continue reading: Steve's Data Tips and Tricks 2023-10-09 22:00:00
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    Rubric-based holistic word salad represents a change from traditional approaches to publishing papers in physics
    Pointing to this recent article in Physical Review Physics Education Research, Michael Weissman flags this passage: In our initial analysis of the historical data, we [the authors of the above-linked article] noticed there are cases where applicants have similar physics … Continue reading →  ( 11 min )
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    link.meld 10-10-23
    duly.noted MiniOS 📌 “...a lightweight and fast Linux distribution designed for installation on a USB drive.” CSS Box Shadows Generator 📌 “Create, edit, and generate multiple custom CSS box shadows with ease.” mimic.css () 📌 “...css animations library because everyone else is doing it.” linkylove jasmine's journal ⇾ debtdeath blah blah food  ( 1 min )
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    Study of music by Mozart includes tunes “not necessarily music composed by Mozart”
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy – famously writing music at an age when other children need lullabies to help them to fall asleep.  Despite how prolific he was, however, Mozart did not write an album called “Bedtime Mozart.” That has now created a headache for the authors of a study published in Pediatric … Continue reading Study of music by Mozart includes tunes “not necessarily music composed by Mozart”  ( 8 min )
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    More Schools Stock Overdose Reversal Meds, But Stigma Remains
    As fatal opioid overdoses rise, experts recommend that schools, including elementary schools, keep naloxone on hand. While 33 states have laws that expressly allow for the practice, the medicine isn’t as widespread as other lifesaving tools. And schools are still afraid they’ll be stigmatized.  ( 14 min )
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    Almost Writing
    About six years ago, a question occurred to me. Is blogging even writing? To use a familiar distinction in its pre-deconstructed form, is blogging more like writing or speaking? After deconstruction, of course, this question doesn’t come up, but on most days I am utterly beholden to the metaphysics of presence and worried about writing, … Continue reading Almost Writing →  ( 6 min )

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    Spacetime is Right-handed
    I’ve finally managed to write up something short about an idea I’ve been working on for the last few months, so now have a preliminary draft version of a paper tentatively entitled Spacetime is Right-handed. One motivation for this is … Continue reading →  ( 8 min )
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    Happy Hangul Day!
    Language wars, the Korean edition "Foreign words dominate signboards, restaurant menus in Korea", omonatheydidn't, LiveJournal (10/8/23; page loaded 10/9/23); source: The Korea Times Trendy use of foreign languages apparently sparks outrage in Korea as well. A Seoul-based office worker surnamed Kim, 35, was perplexed at being unable to locate the Japanese restaurant he had reserved […]  ( 13 min )
    How cats purr
    The sound of a cat's purr is a familiar one: Your browser does not support the audio element. But this familiar sound raises at least two interesting biophysical questions. In the first place, cats purr both while breathing out and breathing in, while most people can only produce voiced sounds (= laryngeal oscillations) while breathing […]  ( 13 min )
    Occitan and Oenology
    [This is a guest post by François Lang] Picpoul (AKA Piquepoul, or Picapoll) is a white wine grape best known in the south of France.  The grape is known for its intense acidity, and many wine references claim that its name derives from the Occitan for "lip stinger". But I can't find any justification for […]  ( 12 min )
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    Bayesian inference and conformal prediction
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    Bayesian inference and conformal prediction
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    Impact Market Mini-Grants Results
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    Reading — and Writing — as a Multi-sensory Experience
    When, as a writer, should you listen to an audiobook v. read the printed copy? Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    How to Write About Your Trauma Without Re-Traumatising Yourself
    Insights from the Medium community Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Writers Must Remember That Some Words Become Spoiled
    Malicious forces change the meaning of words in order to slow the spread of ideas Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Gastro Obscura's Favorite Fall Treats and Autumn Feasts
    THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE OCTOBER 7, 2023, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. It’s officially fall, but everyone I know is complaining about the lingering summery temperatures. My fashionable friends want to start wearing their big coats and scarves, while nature-lovers are watching vigilantly for any sign of browning leaves. I’m a summer person, but fall has its charms. I love any kind of seasonal celebration, especially when it involves food. Nearly every culture has a harvest festival, where special dishes and drinks take center stage. Even corporate America has gotten in on the festivities, churning out pumpkin-spice everything. This week, we’re featuring some of the world’s more offbeat fall feasts and harvest treats. Sure, there…  ( 15 min )
    The Nightmare of Sleep Paralysis Makes a Comeback in Modern Horror
    This story was originally published on The Conversation and appears here under a Creative Commons license. You wake up in the middle of the night. The room is dark except for the faint glow of the moon through your window. But something’s wrong. A weight presses down on your limbs, digs deep into the flesh of your stomach, and squeezes the air from your lungs. You try to move, but you can’t—all you can do is tentatively open your eyes. A shadow of twisted, gangly limbs writhes above you. A looming head moves closer to your face. And just as your paralyzing terror threatens to burst you open, the monster retreats and you regain control over your limbs. You wake up. It was just a dream. Hopefully. This is what it feels like to suffer from sleep paralysis, which is termed a parasomnia…  ( 18 min )
    Podcast: Tolkien Takes Us Places
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the places that inspired fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien. 50 years after Tolkien’s death, we honor the writer’s life and legacy, taking you back to where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit all began. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 12 min )
    The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Animal Crossing
    This Atlas Obscura–themed crossword comes from independent crossword constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley. He has been a professional puzzlemaker since 1996, and his pieces have appeared in dozens of publications. He's also a member of the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that contain the answer. Happy solving!  ( 12 min )
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    Typee, by Herman Melville
    Two seamen escape from their service onboard a whaling ship, only to find themselves trapped among savages in the Marquesas Islands.  ( 2 min )
    The Genealogy of Morals, by Friedrich Nietzsche
    Three essays analyzing the origins, meaning, and value of the concepts of good, evil, and bad; of guilt, punishment, and bad conscience; and of ascetic ideals, including those of truth and truthfulness.  ( 4 min )
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    Monday assorted links
    1. NYT covers prediction markets, and “the Godfather” (Robin Hanson). 2. AI approaches to corporate risk measurement? 3. My earlier NYT column on the Goldin-Katz book. 4. Israel loosens gun carry laws. 5. Economics of the orchid market. 6. Vox on Claudia Goldin on the gender wage gap. The post Monday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to jayson. My understanding is that any rounds ... by Sure In reply to you read the wildest things here. I did not say ... by Sure In reply to Isaac Shalev. “… soldiers are very difficult ... by EdR In reply to JWatts. “This is inspite of the evidence that ... by Publius In reply to Isaac Shalev. Stop? Yeah, that's very hard. But ... by Phil S. Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel
    Claudia Goldin wins the Nobel! Goldin is an economic historian, she was inspired to go into economics by Alfred Kahn (later the architect of airline deregulation) and became a student of Robert Fogel at the University of Chicago. Goldin pioneered the historical analysis of the labor market and gender. If you want to read a […] The post Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Anti-Gnostic. Socially, the best thing that could ... by JH In reply to theshy. I agree with you that women shouldn't ... by JH In reply to John. The book by Sowell that Jonathan Hait most ... by Orson If you want to understand The Agenda in action, observe how ... by A Harmless Hornytoad In reply to Skip Intro. I don't get why people would be ... by theshy Plus 10 more... Related Stories Legacy Admissions “Why Women Won” Do looks matter for an academic career in economics?  ( 7 min )
    “Why Women Won”
    That is the title of a new NBER working paper, published today, by…Claudia Goldin.   Here is the abstract: How, when, and why did women in the US obtain legal rights equal to men’s regarding the workplace, marriage, family, Social Security, criminal justice, credit markets, and other parts of the economy and society, decades after they […] The post “Why Women Won” appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to notRover. How do such rules limit anyone's ... by Jonfraz In reply to Sure. Universal white male sufferage began with ... by Jonfraz In reply to Hazel Meade. Women did plenty of work before ... by Jonfraz Feminised men (aka beta males) will always praise and simp on ... by Adi In reply to Jonfraz. Because limiting peoples options are ... by notRover Plus 10 more... Related Stories Union Busted Blast from the past, SBF edition Legacy Admissions  ( 7 min )
    Do looks matter for an academic career in economics?
    We show that physical appearance plays a role in the success of economics PhD graduates and investigate the underlying mechanisms driving this relationship. Leveraging a unique dataset of career and research productivity trajectories of PhD graduates from leading economics departments in the United States, we provide robust evidence that appearance is a predictive factor for […] The post Do looks matter for an academic career in economics? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Hydroquinone. They don't want to pass for white, ... by Some Toronto Guy In reply to Poor form. Objectively he’s ugly and whilst ... by Fat brad In reply to Pipsterate. Ok what I mean is that lookism cuts ... by JSK In reply to The truth is they don’t for Tyler. The ... by Poor form In reply to JSK. Tyler’s a talker not a doer so his ... by The truth is he had no alternative Plus 10 more... Related Stories The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is somewhat wrong Will Detroit go Georgist? Campus censorship and Israel-Palestine  ( 7 min )
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    Ozempic Is Bad for Business
    Also FTX’s liquidation engine, Elon Musk’s 13G timing and $10 worth of Twitter ads.  ( 2 min )
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    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Frank
    p.351, Exercise 12.4.C: the hint provided refers to "m-n" and "irreducible varieties," although the exercise is a reduction of the proof of Theorem 12.4.1 (not Corollary 12.4.2). In particular, the hint is the exact same as in older versions of the notes, before Theorem 12.4.1 was added.  ( 14 min )
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    This Indigenous Community Records the Climate Change That Is Causing Their Town to Erode Away
    In a tiny village north of the Arctic Circle in Canada, the Inuvialuit of Tuktoyaktuk have taken climate science into their own hands.
    Zoom Time May Be Linked to Discontent with One's Own Appearance
    How do people make peace with the image reflected back at them in a video conference?
    The Flu Vaccine Works--In a Way Most People Don't Appreciate
    The CDC is emphasizing how the flu vaccine can turn the virus from “Wild to Mild”
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    To all those who’ve emailed me…
    My wife’s family is OK; thanks very much for asking. But yes, missiles are landing and sirens are going off in Tel Aviv, and people there regularly have to use their buildings’ bomb shelters. Of course, the main developments are further south, where at least seven hundred Israelis were murdered or kidnapped and thousands were […]  ( 29 min )
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    To all those who’ve emailed me…
    My wife’s family is OK; thanks very much for asking. But yes, missiles are landing and sirens are going off in Tel Aviv, and people there regularly have to use their buildings’ bomb shelters. Of course, the main developments are further south, where at least seven hundred Israelis were murdered or kidnapped and thousands were […]  ( 29 min )
    Underestimating Shakespeare and real numbers
    Sam Bankman-Fried, mostly famous for being a high-profile effective altruist and subsequently defrauding lots of investors, had something to say about Shakespeare: To do certain types (not all types) of EA you have to believe that the utility of an outcome is a real number, though it might be hard to measure, and that your […]  ( 8 min )
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    Gigerenzer: Simple heuristics to run a research group
    The cognitive psychologist writes: Collaboration between researchers has become increasingly common, enabling a level of discovery and innovation that is difficult if not impossible to achieve by a single person. But how can one establish and maintain an environment that … Continue reading →  ( 25 min )
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    Superhero Comics vs. ChatGPT
    It’s the night before I’m leading a discussion about ChatGPT at my English department’s start-of-year retreat. I’d spent the summer thinking tons about the problems it presents for creative writing, a little less so for literature-based courses like my first-year seminar “Superhero Comics.” Since I was planning to ask all of my colleagues to experiment […]  ( 15 min )
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    How thousands of invisible citations sneak into papers and make for fake metrics
    In 2022, Guillaume Cabanac noticed something unusual: a study had attracted more than 100 citations in a short span of less than two months of being published.  Cabanac, a computer scientist at the University of Toulouse in France, initially flagged the study on PubPeer after it was highlighted by the Problematic Paper Screener, which automatically … Continue reading How thousands of invisible citations sneak into papers and make for fake metrics  ( 10 min )
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    For a Pivotal Vaccine: Trial, Error, and Two Young Lives
    RSV research reached a major milestone in 2023, with the arrival of safe, potentially life-saving vaccines. Missing are the stories of children who suffered severe bouts of illness in the early days of RSV vaccine research — including two toddlers whose deaths may have been hastened by an experimental vaccine that worsened their symptoms.  ( 48 min )
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    L’art pour l’art
    Dave Cormier recently advised us to stop assigning essays because it doesn’t teach students what he wants to teach them, namely, how to do research. My immediate response to this was to say that I’m teaching students how to write sentences to put in paragraphs to make arguments to use in essays. To steal a … Continue reading L’art pour l’art →  ( 6 min )
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    A diffusion model: G2++
    About esgtoolkit version 1.0.0 Continue reading: A diffusion model: G2++
    Two recent enhancements to my testing workflow
    I spend a lot of quality time with testthat, that sometimes deigns to praise my code with emojis, sometimes has to encourage me. No one gets it right on the first time apparently? Continue reading: Two recent enhancements to my testing workflow  ( 8 min )
    A couple of case_when() tricks
    Combining case_when() and across() iris_df Continue reading: A couple of case_when() tricks  ( 7 min )
    Hooray, Array!
    If you’re reading this hoping that I’m done with droning on about Continue reading: Hooray, Array!
    Locally Sparse Functional Regression
    Overview Continue reading: Locally Sparse Functional Regression
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    Language Acquisition
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    sweet 60’s
    The traditional group picture at the end of Eric Moulines’ 60th anniversary celebration, at IHP, Paris. Some of the participants had already left (and I am carefully hidding in the background). Among the celebrating talks reflecting the huge thematic diversity of EM’s carreer, Patrick Flandrin gave a great historical account of a certain Édouard-Léon Scott […]  ( 7 min )
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    sweet 60’s
    The traditional group picture at the end of Eric Moulines’ 60th anniversary celebration, at IHP, Paris. Some of the participants had already left (and I am carefully hidding in the background). Among the celebrating talks reflecting the huge thematic diversity of EM’s carreer, Patrick Flandrin gave a great historical account of a certain Édouard-Léon Scott […]  ( 7 min )
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    Predictions for the RWC 2023 Cup Quarter-Finals
    Team Ratings for the RWC Cup Quarter-Finals The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference New Zealand 20.71 16.32 4.40 Ireland 18.78 15.46 3.30 South Africa […] Predictions for the RWC 2023 Cup Quarter-Finals first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
    Bunnings NPC Predictions for the Semi-Finals
    Team Ratings for the Semi-Finals The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference Wellington 11.41 8.72 2.70 Canterbury 6.71 9.44 -2.70 Hawke’s Bay 5.44 5.12 0.30 […] Bunnings NPC Predictions for the Semi-Finals first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
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    Death Nest: Reflections on Writing My Most Personal Novel
    How grief over my younger brother and fear about my youngest son informed my most recent mystery thriller. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Little useless-useful R functions – Function for faster reading with Bionic Reading
    Trick your brain into faster reading with the help of Bionic Reading. With the help of highlighting part of the words, it “guides your eyes over the text and the brain remembers previously learned words more quickly.” (source: br-about) Here…Read more › Continue reading: Little useless-useful R functions – Function for faster reading with Bionic Reading
    Introducing Pytimetk: Time Series Analysis in Python
    Hey guys, welcome back to my R-tips newsletter. I’m deviating from the normal R post to talk about a new Python package (available on my Python Newsletter). Sounds weird, but it’s actually aimed at helping R users do time series analysis in Python. It’... Continue reading: Introducing Pytimetk: Time Series Analysis in Python
    Visualising connection in R workshop
    Join our workshop on Visualising connection in R, which is a part of our workshops for Ukraine series!  Here’s some more info:  Title: Visualising connection in R Date: Thursday, November 9th, 19:00 – 21:00 CEST (Rome, Berlin, Paris timezone) Speaker: Rita Giordano is a freelance data visualisation consultant and scientific illustrator based ... Continue reading: Visualising connection in R workshop  ( 10 min )
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    “the startpage I created for my browser :)”
    Fluidity (github) [tdjones] Use via a browser plugin (Chrome,Firefox) or install locally on your machine. Customize to your liking (edit via the settings icon). 😎  ( 1 min )
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    The Ministry of Food sez: Potatoes are fattening
    As is often the case, I was thinking about George Orwell, and some googling led me to this post from 2005 that had some fun food-related quotes from Bernard Crick’s biography of Orwell, including this: Just before they moved to … Continue reading →  ( 12 min )
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    Bijdrage rondetafelgesprek Tweede Kamer Client Side Scanning
    Dit is mijn position paper voor het rondetafelgesprek in de Tweede Kamer op 11 oktober over het EU client side scanning voorstel, ook bekend als ‘chatcontrol’, een verplichte module in je WhatsApp/Signal/iMessage/Snapchat die je communicatie en foto’s scant op ‘grooming’ en bekende en onbekende kinderporno & automatisch melding doet bij politie en Europol. Als achtergrond, ik heb de afgelopen 20 jaar veelvuldig bijgedragen aan overleggen tussen overheid en de internetwereld over hoe kinderporno bestreden kan worden.  ( 7 min )
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    The Greeks
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    computational statistics position at U of Toronto
    Another Canadian assistant professor opening in computational statistics, with a call for candidates from the University of Toronto, with deadline 20 November 2023: Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Statistics or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Experience […]  ( 7 min )
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    computational statistics position at U of Toronto
    Another Canadian assistant professor opening in computational statistics, with a call for candidates from the University of Toronto, with deadline 20 November 2023: Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Statistics or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Experience […]  ( 7 min )
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    Pythagorean Tuning
    An important early tuning system is Pythagorean tuning, where we force all frequency ratios to involve only powers of 2 and 3. In music, 3/2 is the ‘fifth’: the most consonant of intervals except for the octave. If we start with some frequency and go up and down by powers of 3/2, we create the […]  ( 10 min )
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    Pythagorean Tuning
    An important early tuning system is Pythagorean tuning, where we force all frequency ratios to involve only powers of 2 and 3. In music, 3/2 is the ‘fifth’: the most consonant of intervals except for the octave. If we start with some frequency and go up and down by powers of 3/2, we create the […]  ( 10 min )
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    Misuse of Writing Productivity Tips Can Keep Your Writing Skills at a Beginner Level
    Any advice is only as helpful as the intent of the one applying it Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 9 min )
    Who Will Win? Can Top Writers Beat Open AI for Copyright Infringement?
    Watch out, Chat GPT! Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 9 min )
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    Japan fact of the day
    Employee earnings have dropped 2% in real terms in the past year and by 8% in the past decade. Here is more from Buttonwood at The Economist. The post Japan fact of the day appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Reason. Yeah. This is not too dissimilar from ... by LivelyClock In reply to ABC. Interesting. Sounds plausible, but it goes ... by mkt42 In reply to Reason. Imagine what this distribution would look ... by ABC My sense is that the Japanese workers I know are giving ... by ABC Is this just due to an aging population and income by age ... by Reason Unfortunately, the article doesn't give enough detail about the ... by Kevin Postlewaite Related Stories Union Busted Twitter channel covering Israel events *The Genius of Israel*  ( 6 min )
    Saturday assorted links
    1. Model this. 2. A bunch of claims about nobles, genetics, and violence. 3. New results on interpretability.  And much more detail.  Potentially very good news.  One interpretation.  Some are becoming less pessimistic. 4. Arnold Kling on the trouble with books.  Remedies will come! 5. “We show that the high level of rural income mobility […] The post Saturday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments #2 One big question is whether the nobility were the same ... by Kaleberg In reply to Bill Benzon. FWIW, you can find some discussion ... by Bill Benzon In reply to Lord Action. Closed-loop pumped hydro storage is ... by RAD In reply to Engineer. “I like pumped hydro as well. ... by Lord Action In reply to RAD. From a system design point, I like pumped ... by Engineer Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Union Busted
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) just filed for bankruptcy because it lost a case with a port operator in Portland. The back story is amazing. The ILWU is one of the most powerful unions in the United States. Since bloody riots in 1934 it has controlled all 29 seaports on the west coast of the […] The post Union Busted appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Engineer. It's hard to argue that increasing ... by surfie In reply to Dylan. That is the future open borders advocates ... by Anti-Gnostic I would wager that neither AT nor TC have ever been employed in ... by GP In reply to Bill. Right, it looks like the ILWU, knowing that ... by mkt42 Although anti-union sentiment here in MR is often misguided ... by mkt42 Plus 10 more... Related Stories History of Economic Thought syllabus bleg That was then, this is now (median voter edition) Speeding Up Pharmaceutical Approvals by Recognizing Other Stringent Regulators  ( 7 min )
    Twitter channel covering Israel events
    Tweets by sentdefender I thank S. for the pointer. What are some other good sources? The post Twitter channel covering Israel events appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Pedro. … it all started on May 28th, 2016, when ... by Uair01 In reply to What's that about Romans on our minds. Maybe its ... by Dino the Isaurian In reply to mdap. I don't remember the African Americans ... by Zach In reply to déjà vu. Technical correction: Gaza ... by Marian Kechlibar In reply to mkt42. It's not that black and white, but IDF and ... by LivelyClock Plus 10 more... Related Stories *The Genius of Israel* That was then, this is now (median voter edition) The new warfare?  ( 6 min )
    Are domesticated animals dumber than their wild relatives?
    Highlights Domestication is often thought to have a negative impact on the cognition of animals. Domesticated animals deemed less cognitively capable than their wild relatives. We reviewed 88 studies comparing cognitive abilities in domesticated and wild animals. No clear impact of domestication on cognition was found. Need to consider some constraints when interpreting domestication-cognition links. […] The post Are domesticated animals dumber than their wild relatives? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Not sure this should be surprising. Domesticated animals are ... by Joe Bush After marriage, most men increase their earnings. Hard to say ... by Michael Stack In reply to Corwin. Are we feeling domesticated? by aaron We have not had a photo of him since he was a puppy. by And Spinoza? Since humans are animals has our species also become dumber ... by Mishkilji Plus 10 more... Related Stories *The Genius of Israel* That was then, this is now (median voter edition) My Conversation with Ada Palmer  ( 6 min )
    Do Nice Guys Finish Last? Prosociality in the CEO Labor Market
    Prosocial CEOs increase employee motivation but are often slower to implement layoffs. We present a model of CEO-firm matching wherein negative industry shocks that require downsizing asymmetrically reduce the match quality for prosocial CEOs and drive turnover. We find that prosocial CEOs are more likely to be dismissed and replaced with less prosocial successors during […] The post Do Nice Guys Finish Last? Prosociality in the CEO Labor Market appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to JSK. How about $3k/month, inflation-indexed? by rsm In reply to Bazza. Why not just remove the stigma? by rsm In reply to Matt. I didn't study economics for any degree and ... by Anonymous The problem with nice guys is they think fights should be fair. by Yancey Ward In reply to Matt. I suspect the incentives are all wrong for ... by Worley Plus 10 more...  ( 7 min )
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    Strong feelings
    A couple of months ago, some people were saying that Donald Trump's favorability ratings rose every time he was indicted (I've forgotten specific references, but I know I saw some).  The idea seemed to be that some supporters had been drifting away until their sympathies were reawakened by what they regarded as persecution by the "deep state".   Closer examination has shown that this isn't true, that his favorability ratings actually declined slightly after the indictments.  But at the time, it occurred to me that  the degree of favorability might be more subject to change--shifting from "strongly favorable" to "somewhat favorable" is easier than shifting from favorable to unfavorable--and that the degree of favorability will matter in the race for the nomination.  On searching, I found th…  ( 9 min )
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    “What role will hydrological science play in the age of machine learning?” I think it will depend on the problem you’re trying to solve.
    Eric Potash writes: I knew that deep learning was doing amazing things with audio, images, video, language, etc. But when it comes to physics, I sort of assumed that stochastic and process-based models were holding their own. Apparently not so … Continue reading →  ( 20 min )
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    Nobel Prize winner Jon Fosse writes in Nynorsk, a minority writing system
    "The Nobel literature prize goes to Norway’s Jon Fosse, who once wrote a novel in a single sentence" By DAVID KEYTON, MIKE CORDER and JILL LAWLESS, AP (10/5/23) … While Fosse is the fourth Norwegian writer to get the Nobel literature prize, he is the first in nearly a century and the first who writes in […]  ( 14 min )
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    ChatGPT Can’t Write
    A recent paper by Mark Coeckelbergh and David Gunkel in AI & Society has got me thinking. Since I know that David will now immediately think his work is done — getting us thinking is his goal — let me stress from the outset that it has mainly got me thinking that they’re wrong. Since … Continue reading ChatGPT Can’t Write →  ( 12 min )
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    Weekend reads: The strain on publishing; Gino defends herself; the rise of fake peer review retractions
    Would you consider a donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? The week at Retraction Watch featured: Our list of retracted or withdrawn COVID-19 papers is up to well over 350. There are more than 43,000 retractions in The Retraction Watch Database — which is now part of Crossref. The Retraction Watch Hijacked Journal Checker now contains well over … Continue reading Weekend reads: The strain on publishing; Gino defends herself; the rise of fake peer review retractions  ( 8 min )
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    checks and {tiny}testing – a quick primer
    A quick intro to checking and testing your functions, with help from {checkmate} and {tinytest} Continue reading: checks and {tiny}testing – a quick primer
    Enneper surface with square checkerboard
    In a Here I w... Continue reading: Enneper surface with square checkerboard  ( 12 min )

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    un/a post/e à/at U de/of Montréal
    A new assistant professor position in Statistics/Machine learning is opening at UdeM, the University of Montréal, with deadline 11 November 2023: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Statistics and Machine Learning. The successful candidate, depending on his or her expertise and interest, could be […]  ( 7 min )
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    Amid calls for better prison conditions, a plea by abolitionists to free Stillwater inmate who says he’s innocent
    A new effort to get Philip Vance released is backed by a Facebook group of supporters, a college criminal justice class, and Jason Sole, an abolitionist and Hamline University criminal justice professor who founded the Humanize My Hoodie movement.  ( 17 min )
    Monday may be a day off, but employees of some financial institutions will be working
    Serving others on a holiday is the right thing to do.  ( 8 min )
    Minnesota United fires head coach Adrian Heath
    Plus: Muslim parents protest LGBTQ-friendly picture books at DaVinci Academy; salt water slowly moving up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico; Lucasfilm and Filson file motion to dismiss case brought by Frost River; and more.  ( 6 min )
    Celebrating 100 years of bells at St. Paul’s House of Hope — and the 30-year career of their Con-clad carillonneur
    There’s something timeless and grounded about carillon bells, and their appeal grows as our lives become more digitized, and earbuds proliferate. Bells still bring people together, perhaps thanks to their visceral mechanics.  ( 17 min )
    D.C. Memo: Will Trump hurt Tom Emmer’s expected bid for House majority leader?
    Plus: Stormy weather for ever-optimistic Rep. Dean Phillips; a challenger to Rep. Michelle Fischbach's right.  ( 15 min )
    Several Minneapolis City Council members denounce federal counterterrorism grant, citing past controversial anti-terror effort
    The council on Thursday sent the grant back to committee after nearly half of the council expressed concerns about its lack of scope and potential for reigniting fears of surveillance.  ( 16 min )
    At Gustavus Adolphus Nobel conference, cricket cookies and other insect inspiration
    Experts in insect science spoke in St. Peter this week about how eating insects could help solve climate change and the global food crisis.  ( 12 min )
    Why Correa’s postseason pickoff stunned even former Twins infielders Paul Molitor and Roy Smalley
    Correa gives the Twins something they haven’t had in a long time: someone who anticipates and sees things other players and managers don’t.  ( 12 min )
    The risky ‘insurrection clause’ effort to keep Donald Trump off the ballot
    The most formidable hurdle is that the issue will end up, sooner or later, before the U.S. Supreme Court, a Trump-packed tribunal that is unlikely to ban him from the ballot.  ( 20 min )
    MinnPost creates resources that help
    As MinnPost’s local government reporter, it’s my job — and my mission — to ensure you’re ready to vote this November 7.  ( 7 min )
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    “The mouse and trackpad utility for Mac.”
    LinearMouse (github) [zero1infinity] Note: This is not an endorsement.  ( 1 min )
    ‘an open-source HTML5 puzzle game engine’
    PuzzleScript [arnicas]  ( 1 min )
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    How I DIY-ed The Publication of My 4th Book
    I also made my own art for the paperback. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 9 min )
    I Wrote One Million Words of Creative Fiction Last Year: Here’s What I Learned
    It’s a feat that takes time, practice, and love Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Spine Chilled? Share Your Favorite Spooky Pic and Win!
    The light is fading and your eyes instinctively squint. You stop, and a bone-chilling shiver crawls up your spine. Are you roaming through an old graveyard? Exploring an abandoned tunnel? Getting hopelessly lost in a forest veiled in fog? Perhaps you are wondering how the hell to get out of there. Or … perhaps, though your heart is pounding and your hands are clammy, you plunge deeper into the darkness. We here at Atlas Obscura approach the eerie, the haunted, the unknown the same way we approach everything—with wonder and curiosity. So it’s no surprise that October is our favorite time of the year! To celebrate, we’re daring our readers to show us their favorite places that exude that creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky energy we all love. So for our next photo contest—Spooky Snaps—we want…  ( 29 min )
    Quiosque de São Paulo in Lisbon, Portugal
    Starting in the late 19th century, and following a trend kicked off in Paris, Lisbon went kiosk crazy. At its peak, the city was home to nearly 70 kiosks, many of which served simple drinks—largely sweet herbal liqueurs and beer. Several of these Art Nouveau-era kiosks remain in Lisbon today, but all but one are owned by the city, who has generally leased them to larger brands that serve a bland repertoire of international drinks and snacks. But Quiosque de São Paulo, Lisbon’s only privately-owned kiosk, has gone in a different direction.  When chef/restaurateur André Magalhães took over the kiosk in 2020, he deliberately chose menu items that reflected the options available during the heyday of kiosks, from the late 19th century until around the 1960s. As such, the drink menu at Quiosque de São Paulo includes items such as vinho quinado, port wine supplemented with quinine, and amarguinha, bitter almond liqueur.  Snacks include punheta de bacalhau, an old-school Lisbon dish that combines raw salt cod, onions and olive oil, ovos verdes, literally “green eggs,” something like a deep-fried deviled egg, and pastéis de massa tenra, Portuguese hand pies—items you’ll struggle to find elsewhere in town.  ( 13 min )
    The Loneliest Road in Every State in America
    Go road-tripping across America with four-time poetry Pulitzer prize winner Robert Frost, and this is what happens: At every fork in the road, he chooses the road less traveled. And so you end up on each state’s loneliest road. Actually, that’s not how this map came about. It owes more to bureaucratic bean-counting than to poetic obstinacy. Telematics specialists at Geotab gathered 2015 data from the U.S. federal government’s Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) to find, for each state, the route with the lowest annual average daily traffic (AADT). HPMS data covers interstates, U.S. routes, and state routes over 10 miles long. That excludes Washington, DC, by the way. (The nation’s capital apparently doesn’t feature any major road of at least that length.) Here are the top 5:…  ( 20 min )
    As Bifanas do Afonso in Lisbon, Portugal
    The people of Portugal love a sandwich, and one of the country’s most beloved is the bifana. Taking the form of slices of pork served in a roll, in Lisbon that protein is typically grilled, but somewhat confusingly, the city’s most popular bifana is done in the northern style. You don’t need Google Maps to know if you’ve arrived at As Bifanas do Afonso; look for the perpetual line or simply follow the aroma of porky broth that extends down the block. Your destination is essentially a stall, which specializes in one dish: thin slices of pork, braised in a mix of white wine, garlic, bay leaf, and lard (and, it’s said, Sprite), stuffed in a chewy Portuguese-style roll. Boost your bifana via a squirt of sweet, cheap mustard or a drizzle of house-made chili oil, and pair it with a glass of vinho à pressão, “tap wine,” made sweet with the addition of sugar and bubbly via carbonation. It’s simple, cheap, casual and utterly delicious.  ( 14 min )
    Peregrine and the Mermaid in St Dogmaels, Wales
    Overlooking the River Teifi in this small Welsh village is a wooden statue of a mermaid commemorating a fisherman's generosity. The fisherman's name was Peregrine, and, in late September 1789, he had the good fortune of landing a mermaid in his nets. Overjoyed with his catch, he tied the mermaid up to his boat and set sail for St. Dogmaels, where he planned to come ashore. On the journey home, the beautiful mermaid begged and pleaded with him to let her go. However, on approaching the village, it seems that Peregrine had a change of heart. Bringing a mermaid to shore would certainly make him rich, but what fate would await her? He started to untie the knots he had used to fasten her to the boat and let her go. Recognizing this kindness, the mermaid gratefully thanked him and promised to repay him in the future. Ten days after his unusual catch, Peregrine and his boat were again heading out to sea to catch herring. As he sailed past the sandbar in the river, the mermaid appeared at the side of his boat. She called out a warning that a storm was coming, and he should head home. He turned his ship around and went back to the village, although all of the other fishermen laughed at his sudden change of heart. However, their laughter soon turned to tears, as all of the little boats were lost in a terrible storm. The mermaid statue commemorates this tale. It is a pleasant place to stop for a picnic, and also marks the start (or end) of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and long distance footpath running for 186 miles around the coast of Pembrokeshire, one of Britiain's National Parks.  There is a small sculpture decorated with costal wildlife often seen from the shore, but alas, there are no mermaids.  ( 13 min )
    Covenanter's Grave in Cupar, Scotland
    From internal battles to foreign incursions, Scotland has seen its fair share of conflicts and disputes. It is perhaps their strained relationship with their neighbors to the south, the English, that has seen the most bloodshed. There is perhaps no better example to showcase man's barbarity than a period known as the Killing Times. This was a religious war that lasted for roughly 10 years towards the end of the 17th century. An estimated 18,000 Scottish citizens lost their lives for upholding their belief that the ruling monarch was not in a higher position of authority than God. Of the many examples of martyrs who gave up their lives for the cause of covenanting (the belief that God was the supreme power), perhaps it could be best epitomized by three individuals: Laur Hay, Andrew Pitu…  ( 14 min )
    Casa dos Caracóis in Lisbon, Portugal
    Per capita, the people of Portugal consume just about as many snails as the French. And Lisbon’s one-stop-shop for all its snail needs is Casa dos Caracóis, literally “House of Snails.”  The brand has 11 shops across Portugal, with seven in the greater Lisbon area alone. The capital’s Campolide branch is typical of the brand: spotless and brightly lit, decked out in stainless steel and snail paraphernalia, including prehistoric snail fossils. The shop stocks everything a Portuguese snail consumer could possibly need: snails, of course, but also the requisite snail peripherals, which include bread (for toasting), oregano and garlic (for boiling snails) and beer and sangria (for drinking with snails).  At least four varieties of snails can be bought live, to be taken home and boiled or grilled. Smaller snails are typically boiled in broth with that oregano and garlic, while larger snails are grilled. Alternatively, each shop has the facilities to boil hundreds of kilos of snails for take-away, in sizes ranging from small containers to massive €40 buckets. The vast majority of snails sold at Casa dos Caracóis are raised on farms in Morocco.  ( 14 min )
    Why Are There So Many Female Ghosts?
    If you drive south of San Antonio, Texas on Applewhite Road, past the fire station and the Toyota plant, and pull over just shy of the Medina River, you can walk a few hundred feet through tranquil forest and patchy sunlight to where a small bridge crosses a burbling stream just out of sight of the highway. There, on certain evenings, when the last rays of light cut through deepening shadows, and the sound of the wind has faded from the tree tops, you may have an experience you cannot easily explain. A rustle in the undergrowth, a flicker in your vision, the distinct clopping of hooves. You may not see her, but, as many visitors report, the Donkey Lady was nearby. This quirkily-named phantom has for decades been said to haunt the San Antonio bridge. Visitors report the sound of hoofbea…  ( 23 min )
    Abandoned Baths of Băile Herculane in Băile Herculane, Romania
    In the mountains of Romania near its southern border with Serbia is the small spa town of Băile Herculane. Dating back over 2,000 years to the Roman times, Băile Herculane is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe. People have been visiting the area to experience the healing power of its thermal waters for centuries.  According to legend, the hero Hercules as well as members of the Roman aristocracy, bathed in the curing waters of the springs surrounding Băile Herculane. The town embraces this history, paying nod to the legend through a variety of Hercules references and a large statue of the god in its northern square.   Băile Herculane’s most iconic sight is the now-defunct Băile Imperiale Austriece Neptun, or Imperial Austrian Neptune Baths. Built in the 1880s, in its heyday Neptune was considered one of the most modern baths in Europe and was utilized by elite Austrian royalty. The once-opulent, baroque building now stands in disrepair, a striking sight of peeling paint and rust set against a mountain backdrop. There are several other (slightly less impressive) abandoned baths scattered around the town, as well. There are a variety of abandoned Soviet-era hotels in the southern part of the Băile Herculane, architecturally interesting in their own right and serving as a reminder of the town’s varied history. Like the baths, these hotels were one thriving, nearly a decade later during the town’s revival as a popular vacation spot during the Soviet period. The contrast between buildings couldn’t be more stark, making Băile Herculane an interesting place both visually and historically.  If you want to experience the power of the healing waters yourself, you’re in luck. There are several thermal spas operating in Băile Herculane today, and a variety of modern-day accommodations and establishments for tourists to enjoy.  ( 14 min )
    What Would You Eat in a Cold War Fallout Shelter?
    In September 1961, the Charlotte News ran a column by food editor Marie Adams about preparing dishes that looked “as appetizing as possible—without benefit of cooking or heating.” But Adams wasn’t writing for people on a camping trip or weathering a long power outage at home. These recipes were intended for the “fallout shelter housewife.” In her column, Adams provided a full heatless menu made with canned or jarred ingredients, like vichyssoise topped with dehydrated chives, and a spread for Saltines made with deviled ham, dried parsley, and canned mushrooms. She also suggests that her fellow homemakers prepare by testing out shelter-friendly menus in their home kitchens. After all, Adams says, “a few tricks up the sleeve are not amiss, even though we hope the chances are we shall never…  ( 25 min )
    The Charming True Story of the Haunting ‘Lady in the Tree’
    As the birch and spruce forests of Newfoundland’s southern coast begin to speckle and sparkle with bright yellow, a familiar and frightening figure returns to the autumn woods of the Miawpukek First Nation community in Conne River. For those on a local walking trail, it emerges from the forest like a specter: a human-like figure who appears to be bound, their torso and limbs contorted into the trunk of a large birch tree—a variety that locals call “witch hazel.” Bark and wood take the place of skin and flesh. The figure bends unnaturally to its left, almost as if the tree is twisting in human-like agony, or had pulled a hiker off the trail and condemned them to be part of the forest itself. While the shape is plenty creepy all on its own—at least for those who actually notice it—in 202…  ( 21 min )
    'The Naked Truth' in St. Louis, Missouri
    German-Americans have a long-established presence in St. Louis, Missouri, so after the deaths of local newspaper industry heavyweights Dr. Emil Preetorius, Carl Schurz, and Carl Daenzer, the community sought a way to commemorate them. The Preetorious-Schurz-Daenzer Memorial Association was formed, and launched a design competition. Adolphus Busch, of the Anheuser-Busch brewing company, served as the honorary president as well as the main donor. Proposals rolled in, and a 26-member jury reviewed the submissions and selected a design proposed by Wilhelm Wandschneider, a sculptor from Berlin. While Wandschneider was the only non-local artist to enter the competition, he was known to the community, having recently won a gold medal for sculpture in the German Exhibition at the 1904 St Louis W…  ( 15 min )
    Cárcel de la Corona (Crown Prison) in Madrid, Spain
    In Lavapies, maybe the purest and typical Madrilenian-style neighborhood, there's an inconspicuous 17th-century house built then on the outskirts of the city. The rooms are distributed around a traditional Castilian patio and the building is held up by wood beams. Currently, the space is used as a senior center, but under the courtyard, there is a cellar. Only a few people know how was the initial use of this basement. The initial purpose of this prison was to accommodate clergy members who had committed civil crimes.  Later, the dungeons also were used by the Spanish Inquisition. The structure of the cellar is made of brick and flint and the basement can be reached by a narrow staircase.  A vaulted gallery gives access to five dungeons which are, in turn, connected to each other by smal…  ( 14 min )
    Six Stories to Illuminate the Upcoming 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse
    Six years ago, when the moon blocked out the sun over a vast swath of the United States, Atlas Obscura had a slight case of Eclipse Madness. So we're all set to help guide you through the annular eclipse, also known as a "Ring of Fire" eclipse, that will cut a swath across the Western United States and Central and South America, on October 14, 2023. How do animals react to an eclipse’s mysterious daytime darkness? Why does Uganda have two monuments to the phenomenon? And who makes all those eclipse glasses, anyway? And this is just a sweetener before another big show: the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse that will travel across the Midwest and Eastern United States. Stay tuned, we may go a little crazy then, too. What We Know About How Animals React to an Eclipse by Jessica Leigh Hes…  ( 17 min )
    1000 Islands Tower in Lansdowne, Ontario
    Sure, people say there are a thousand islands along the St. Lawrence Seaway, but is there any way to really be sure? Rising above the St. Lawrence River, this Hill Island, Ontario, observation tower has answered this question for many tourists to the Thousand Islands region of Canada for more than half a century. The completion of Seattle’s Space Needle for the 1962 World’s Fair led to a boom in observation tower construction across American and Canadian cities throughout the 1960s and 1970s. In the Thousand Islands region of Canada, long a resort and summer vacation destination, a Czech entrepreneur named John David was inspired to create a tourist attraction of his own. The concrete structure took over a year to complete and was opened to the public on June 15, 1965. At the time of its opening, it had the smallest width-to-height ratio of any building in the world. The tower stands more than 400 feet tall (130 meters), and offers stellar views of hundreds of islands and two countries, with a distinctive spiral staircase pattern that wraps around it (which is not used by the public). The tower contains three observation decks, and it takes about 40 seconds by elevator to reach the top. After David, Hill Island local, Leonard Stratford, owned the tower for nearly 30 years. When it came time for him to retire in 2011, he sold the tower to Konrad and Heidi Linckh, who had immigrated to Canada from Düsseldorf, Germany, after falling in love with the area on their honeymoon. Although their bid for the tower was under the asking price even after sinking their life savings into the project, their ambition and desire to keep the tower open as a public tourist attraction convinced Leonard that they were the best people to be entrusted with the operation. Even now, visitors to the tower will be greeted by a tour guide to point out highlights of the area and to welcome them to the Thousand Islands.  ( 14 min )
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    Climate Disasters Displaced 43 Million Children in Just Six Years
    The Philippines, India and China have seen the greatest total number of children displaced by disasters—some 23 million—in recent years
    'Morning After' Antibiotic Could Reduce STIs
    Draft CDC guidelines recommend doxycycline for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections in some populations
    Journey to the Thawing Edge of Climate Change
    What is a permafrost thaw slump? Just imagine a massive hole with an area the size of more than nine football fields—and growing—where ice-cold ground once stood.
    Know Yourself Better by Writing What Pops into Your Head
    The exercise of writing down unfiltered thoughts enhances self-knowledge
    Millions of Mosquitoes Will Rain Down on Hawaii to Save an Iconic Bird
    Hawaii’s brightly colored honeycreepers are at imminent risk of extinction, and bacteria could be the key to saving them
    The Sky Is Full of Stars--and Exoplanets, Too
    Of the thousands of stars visible to the eye, only a few hundred are known to have planets. But that number may be far higher in reality
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    Friday assorted links
    1. Dan Rothschild reviews Alexandra Hudson’s The Soul of Civility. 2. Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness, by Carrie Sheffield, forthcoming 2024. 3. Nabeel on Jon Fosse.  And Merve Emre on Fosse. 4. Woman named Siri changes her name. 5. There is no great stagnation who would spend millions on this? 6. LLMs […] The post Friday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Reason. Many “idle” rich were working day in ... by Lord Action #4 article reads like it was written by ChatGPT. It is so ... by Andrew In reply to Lord Action. Advances have been more rapid with ... by Reason In reply to JWatts. Because it's a robot. And with robots, ... by Bill In reply to joan. So, John Kerry buying a private jet is bad ... by JWatts Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    History of Economic Thought syllabus bleg
    I am teaching graduate-level history of economic thought next spring, for the first time.  What do you all recommend I put on the syllabus?  I thank you all in advance for you sage counsel and wisdom. The post History of Economic Thought syllabus bleg appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments I took a similar course taught by Michael Thomas (maybe you ... by Blake V Don't skip Francis Galton! Under-rated. ... by Steven Belknap In reply to Econreader. Sheesh, no decent course in the ... by Robert P Insist as much as possible in economics as the reductionist ... by Arturo Macias Agree with the commentor who said to make sure to delve into ... by Jonathan Wight Plus 10 more... Related Stories My Conversation with Ada Palmer Where have all the young founders gone? On U.S. life expectancy disparities  ( 6 min )
    Where have all the young founders gone?
    Only 1% of The #Forbes400 is under 40, the lowest percentage in at least two decades. Link here, via Sean Patrick Hughes. The post Where have all the young founders gone? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to xiugad. You would have to be grading very ... by mira In reply to Anonymous. Would love if people put names to ... by mira In reply to Moral Panic. I agree with this point. Harder to ... by clear-eyed, blue collar guy In reply to Oldcurmudgeon. “have zero influence in ed ... by mkt42 In reply to Dr Richard. I referred to the 2000 to 2016 ... by y81 Plus 10 more... Related Stories On U.S. life expectancy disparities Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue My Conversation with Ada Palmer  ( 6 min )
    *The Genius of Israel*
    That is the new book by Dan Senor and Saul Singer.  The authors argue that Israel has higher solidarity and also higher social capital than recent media reports might indicate.  They are thus optimistic about the country, and the subtitle is The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Natoin in a Turbulent World. I do not […] The post *The Genius of Israel* appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to sxb. Without looking it up, I had an Israeli tell ... by bazza In reply to M. This sounds like a reasonable explanation for ... by bazza In reply to Mishkilji. There's a not-so-thinly-veiled ... by Gene T In reply to Zach. Israel continues to exist because its ... by bazza In reply to Etalon d'Silomar. D Liddle stated. “Every. ... by Mishkilji Plus 10 more... Related Stories That was then, this is now (median voter edition) My Conversation with Ada Palmer Will misinformation be an electoral problem?  ( 6 min )
    That was then, this is now (median voter edition)
    Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said this week that the Biden administration planned to waive 26 environmental, public health and cultural preservation laws in order to fast-track constructing sections of the border wall in South Texas. …The administration would use funds from a 2019 appropriation designated by Congress to construct the wall, which was spurred […] The post That was then, this is now (median voter edition) appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Lee A. Arnold. Gaetz introduces the motion, the ... by Sure In reply to steve. Utter nonsense. Speaker of the House is ... by Sure In reply to Anon. Mexico is fixable? We’ve tried the ... by California In reply to Reason. Nobody supports Trump’s wall through ... by Cancelled for wongthink In reply to steve. Currently around 65% of Americans favor ... by Lee A. Arnold Plus 10 more... Related Stories *The Genius of Israel* Speeding Up Pharmaceutical Approvals by Recognizing Other Stringent Regulators My Conversation with Ada Palmer  ( 6 min )
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    Congratulations to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier!
    The 2023 Physics Nobel Prize was announced this week, awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier for figuring out how to generate extremely fast (hundreds of attoseconds) pulses of light. Some physicists try to figure out the laws of physics themselves, or the behavior of big photogenic physical systems like stars and galaxies. […]  ( 11 min )
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    R-Guru.com Cheat Sheet for Statistical Programmers
    This R-Guru cheat sheet is ideal for Statistical Programmers since it contains best practice examples for creating and updating tibbles in the pharma industry. Examples show common R tasks for importing data, creating data frames, direct variable referencing, piping, conditional and group processing, sql components, character and date operations, variable ... Continue reading: R-Guru.com Cheat Sheet for Statistical Programmers
    Title: Mastering Legends in R: Drawing Them Outside the Plot
    Of course, Steve! I’d be delighted to help you write an engaging blog post about drawing a legend outside of a plot in base R. It’s a handy skill for R programmers, and I’m sure your readers will appreciate the guidance. Introduction Continue reading: Title: Mastering Legends in R: Drawing Them Outside the Plot
    How to translate your package’s messages with {potools}
    In November I’ll give a talk about multilingualism in R at the Spanish R conference in Barcelona (😍). I can’t wait! Until then, I need to prepare my talk. 😅 I plan to present the rOpenSci “multilingual publishing” project but also other related tools, like potools. In this post, I’... Continue reading: How to translate your package’s messages with {potools}  ( 15 min )
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    22 Pricey Pantry Items We Think Make Truly Wonderful Gifts
    Our favorite food gifts include hazelnut chocolate, vanilla syrup, tinned fish, and more.  ( 31 min )
    The 40 Best Kitchen-Related Stocking Stuffers for the Cooks in Your Life
    Including a small, colorful thermometer, some good tea (and a great tea steeper), and a mighty mini whisk.  ( 51 min )
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    “Fake It Until You Make It: How and why to simulate research data”
    Here’s an inspiring presentation by Lisa DeBruine, featuring the “faux” package for data simulation for design of studies. I really really really like simulated-data experimentation, and I can’t stop talking about it. (More here.)  ( 15 min )
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    "Keereezmy"; "Kill his mind"
    As I explained here in February of this year: One time on an expedition around the western part of the Taklamakan Desert in the center of Asia more than a decade ago, the Chinese driver played Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" scores of times.  He had other discs, but he only played that song, and he […]  ( 9 min )
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    Signs of undeclared ChatGPT use in papers mounting
    Last week, an environmental journal published a paper on the use of renewable energy in cleaning up contaminated land. To read it, you would have to pay 40 euros. But you still wouldn’t know for sure who wrote it. Ostensibly authored by researchers in China, “Revitalizing our earth: unleashing the power of green energy in … Continue reading Signs of undeclared ChatGPT use in papers mounting  ( 10 min )
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    Book Review: Shattering Myths About Women and Evolution
    In “Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution,” poet and scientist Cat Bohannon makes a passionate and deeply researched feminist case for women as the central drivers of civilization.  ( 14 min )
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    Dubious Islands
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    Mostly Monte Carlo Se[a]minar
    A brand new monthly series of Parisian seminars on the theory and practice of Monte Carlo in statistics and data science, in conjunction with our ERC OCEAN project. To kick start the series the organisers, Joshua Bon and Andrea Bertazzi, first postdocs in the project, will present some of their work on Friday 13 October, […]  ( 7 min )
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    Mostly Monte Carlo Se[a]minar
    A brand new monthly series of Parisian seminars on the theory and practice of Monte Carlo in statistics and data science, in conjunction with our ERC OCEAN project. To kick start the series the organisers, Joshua Bon and Andrea Bertazzi, first postdocs in the project, will present some of their work on Friday 13 October, […]  ( 7 min )
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    Meet the Man Who Digs Up Graves to Lift Curses
    “I am the best feng shui master in Taiwan,” Jiang Bole says while sitting in his office in Taipei. Flanked by two assistants, an entire room packed with deities decked out in gold and bronze flourishes, and a Taoist mantra playing in a loop in the background, he certainly looks the part. Jiang is a feng shui consultant for the rich and famous, and he’s well-aware of his high stature. “I am the most famous person in Taiwan who can deal with ghosts,” he says. With over 63,000 followers on Facebook, Jiang often posts videos and photos of him visiting gravesites and exhuming corpses. As a feng shui practitioner, he is hired by clients to help them optimize their physical environments for luck and prosperity. Most of his time, he’s called over to people’s places of residences to see if the …  ( 20 min )
    Deer Island Great Hunger Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts
    With its many walking trails, sounds of the Atlantic along the shores, planes flying overhead, and a distinct view of the Boston skyline, Deer Island is one of the most popular recreational areas around Boston Harbor. Today the island is home to the second-largest sewage treatment plant in the United States and is also joined by some of the other surrounding islands to form the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. However, Deer Island wasn't always a picturesque and serene location. Much of its history has been filled with tragedy, sorrow, death, and despair. One such tragic chapter occurred during the mid-19th century.  In 1845, the Great Famine or "An Gorta Mór" struck Ireland. A period of massive starvation and disease that within a decade left around a million dead and ove…  ( 14 min )
    El Polinesio in Havana, Cuba
    Often, visitors to Havana, Cuba, can feel as though they are unstuck in time, what with the pervasive classic muscle cars and faded mid-century modern tourist attractions. Some tourists revel in this dissonance and take to the Mad Men lifestyle, while others may consider the many injuries, both self-inflicted and those caused by others, that have led Cuba to be forever stuck in the late 1950s. Perhaps nowhere is that tourist dissonance felt more strongly than at El Polinesio, a fully preserved tiki bar located in the Habana Libre hotel. Before the hotel was known as the Habana Libre, it was the Havana Hilton, the pride and joy of president-turned-strongman Fulgencio Batista. The hotel opened in 1958 as a state-of-the-art resort and casino. When it opened, celebrities and socialites were …  ( 14 min )
    Von Schmidt Monument in Verdi, Nevada
    California was the first state to be carved out of the far western territories, and the question of its eastern boundary was a bit contentious—not least because so little was known about the geography east of the Sierra Nevada. A convention in 1849 finally decided on arbitrary geographic lines on the map. In the north, the eastern boundary would run along the 120th meridian of longitude from the 42nd parallel of latitude (the southern boundary of the Oregon territory) south  to the 39th parallel. Then it would run southeasterly from this point of intersection down to where the 35th parallel intersects the Colorado River. It's one thing, though, to draw lines on a map, but quite another to actually establish them on the ground. For example, no one realized at the time that the intersectio…  ( 15 min )
    'Broken Line' Memorial in Tallinn, Estonia
    This monument was erected in memory of all those who lost their lives on the MS Estonia ferry when it sank in 1994. The sinking of the Estonia is one of the deadliest peacetime sinkings of a European ship, with casualties second only to the Titanic in 1912 and the Empress of Ireland in 1914.  The Estonia sank into the Baltic Sea on the morning of September 28, 1994. The ship had left Tallinn slightly behind schedule and was due to arrive in Stockholm at 9 a.m. But in the wee hours of the morning, around 1 a.m. the ship began to struggle. Conditions were not ideal for the crossing. The cargo hold was fully loaded, but the weight was likely distributed unevenly—the ship was observed to be listing slightly to starboard. The weather during the crossing was rough, with winds of 34 to 45 miles per hour, which helped create waves of four to six meters tall. The first sign the ship was in trouble was when a loud bang was heard. It is now thought that this was caused by a heavy wave hitting the bow doors.  About 15 minutes later, the visor is believed to have separated from the hull of the ship and torn open the loading ramp allowing water to rapidly enter the boat. In an attempt to try and get to safety, the ship was turned to port and slowed before her four engines cut out completely. Then the ship went down. The Estonia was carrying 989 people (803 passengers and 186 crew). Just 137 of them were rescued. Of the 852 who died in the accident, 757 of them were never found. Designed and completed by Riho Luuse and Jaan Saar the monument is called the Broken Line. It was unveiled two years to the day after the tragedy occurred. The missing middle part of the memorial was designed to represent the sudden end of the victims' lives.  ( 13 min )
    Buhl Park Golf Course in Sharon, Pennsylvania
    Frank Buhl, a steel magnate and philanthropist, saw his dream of the nation's only free golf course realized in 1914. The nine-hole course belongs to the Buhl Farm Trust, alongside the adjacent park which is privately owned but free to the public, unusual for most American parks which are publicly owned. Buhl was the owner of Sharon Steel, a job that made him millions of dollars. He donated much of that fortune to the local community. According to PGA of America, Buhl bought 300 acres of land in 1911 that would become Buhl Farm Park, which includes an 11-acre lake, swimming pool, tennis courts, bocce courts, trails, and of course, a golf course. The course opened in 1914. It has nine holes spread out over 30 acres, with no sand traps or water hazards. While it may not have the frills of a fancier golf course—there's no clubhouse, pro shop, or snack bar—cart rentals are cheap and walking is free. Simply check in at the front desk and enjoy nine holes free. There's also an on-site driving range.  ( 13 min )
    Webber Falls in Sierraville, California
    The Little Truckee River originates as the outflow from Webber Lake, a natural lake, in the Sierra Nevada north of Donner Summit. It is a substantial stream by the area's standards and even has a couple of reservoirs in its lower reaches. In particular, it is the largest tributary to the main stem of the Truckee River. The Truckee in turn flows east into Nevada and is the primary water source for Reno and much of western Nevada. The Truckee itself ends at Pyramid Lake. It's less than a mile below its start at the outflow from Webber Lake, and the Little Truckee drops into a narrow canyon over Webber Falls. The falls are about 100 feet high but consist of several steps, of which the lowermost and most significant is about 50 feet tall. They can be spectacular, especially during the spring runoff.  ( 14 min )
    These FX Artists Make Nightmares Come Alive (Or At Least Undead)
    Creating monsters, rigging disembodied eyeballs and crafting other horror film delights is the only job that effects artist Mark Villalobos has ever had. Before he was 18, he was already learning the trade on sets like A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and Beastmaster 2. “But I also love working on indie films,” he says. “You get very creative when there’s not a lot of money. Plus all the weirdos end up on low-budget stuff, and they’re the most entertaining part of the business.” In 2005 he teamed up with fellow effects artist Heather Mages to form Villalobos/Mages Studios. Since then, they’ve worked on hundreds of projects, with horror and sci-fi icons like Crispin Glover and Walter Koenig, creating everything from animatronic alien babies to Val Kilmer’s severed hand. Atlas Obscura spoke…  ( 20 min )
    Lanesfield Historic Site in Edgerton, Kansas
    Amidst the cornfields and prairies of northeast Kansas, a limestone-clad schoolhouse sits on a dirt road across from an old farmhouse. In the morning, its bell rings loud and clear across the fields, reminding students to show up to class on time or else earn the sharp rebuke of their teacher. Granted, "students" to this historic school usually show up today wearing jeans and t-shirts, pulling up in 21st-century cars rather than wooden carts or on horseback, and tapping away on smartphones instead of slates. But stepping through the doorway of Lanesfield School takes them back 100 years to a school day circa 1904.  The original Lanesfield Schoolhouse was built in 1869, replacing the original log schoolhouse. The school and the town of Lanesfield sat along the Santa Fe Trail, which brou…  ( 15 min )
    Podcast: Grave Bells
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Bonaventure Cemetery in Georgia, and the grave of one Charles F. Mills, to learn about a peculiar belief that was once widespread: the hope to be saved by a bell. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 13 min )
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    I’ve Made Good Money from My Writing over the Years (But That’s Not the Biggest Benefit)
    Over 30 years of writing has taught me this… Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Bloody Writing Tips You Earn From This Dark Fantasy
    Joe Abercrombie does magic with his horrible characters, twisted storyline, and soft conclusion  ( 12 min )
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    We Tested Whiskey Glasses to Find the Best Ones for Single Pours and Mixed Drinks
    We tested 13 whiskey glasses—evaluating how easy they were to drink from and clean and how well they did with single pours and mixed drinks.  ( 25 min )
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    4 teens shot, 1 fatally, on St. Paul’s Greater East Side
    Plus: Anoka-Hennepin one of 11 schools targeted by “Libs of TikTok” to receive a bomb threat; Trollhaugen unveils a snow stash from last winter; first Somali-American to become an on-air reporter in the Twin Cities market; U.S. Customs seize giraffe feces at MSP; and more.  ( 7 min )
    Young people are suing for a livable planet, and some are even winning
    In a landmark trial in Montana, a judge ruled this summer that the state had violated the young plaintiffs’ “right to a clean and healthful environment” — a fundamental right enshrined in the Montana Constitution.  ( 11 min )
    Across the Midwest, communities grapple with the idea of a future without coal
    The fossil fuel defined economies and local traditions. What happens when it goes away?  ( 44 min )
    HCMC, other hospitals use new app aimed at improving the experiences of Black birthing families
    The app, called Irth, has been implemented in other states including California, Pennsylvania and Michigan, and currently has around 15,000 users with reviews from 46 states.  ( 17 min )
    Weekend picks: Street photography from Africa at Weisman; ‘Boy Wonder,’ a musical about Harold Stassen; and Low Cut Connie at First Avenue
    Plus: The Elaine Dame Trio at Crooners; a concert of staged opera scenes and arias; and an Indigenous festival with music, food and food for thought at the Stone Arch Bridge.  ( 13 min )
    Minneapolis looking ahead to what’s next for former Kmart site on Nicollet Avenue
    Plus: Teen sentenced in fatal shooting of Michael Brasel; Trump warns GOP off U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer as House Majority leader; St. Cloud Live to begin printing weekly newspaper; and more.  ( 6 min )
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    On U.S. life expectancy disparities
    From the excellent Dylan Matthews: Case and Deaton are highlighting a real problem, confirmed by other researchers: Americans with different levels of education die at different rates, and the least-educated Americans have seen their death rates surge in a way that more-educated Americans have not. But the relevant divide does not seem to be between […] The post On U.S. life expectancy disparities appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Have you ever driven in a foreign country? by Patrick Probability this is a eugenic and/or budget-improving ... by DeservingPorcupine In reply to clear-eyed, blue collar guy. I think greedy, ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to blue jay. Good question, and maybe the disparity ... by Torn In reply to clear-eyed, blue collar guy. The convenience ... by Brent Plus 10 more... Related Stories Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue States with high (low) rates of reporter mental illness Speeding Up Pharmaceutical Approvals by Recognizing Other Stringent Regulators  ( 7 min )
    Thursday assorted links
    1. On Data Colada and related matters. 2. Fluorescent mammals are far more common than earlier thought. 3. Ilya Somin on misinformation. 4. Lee Cronin on how natural selection is rooted in physics.  And a tweet thread for the paper. 5. Indian thirty-year pickled lemon apparently liquidity premium exceeds carrying cost.  Or does it? 6. […] The post Thursday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Ron DeSantis Say. 'Bout Rob DeSantis? by You Talkin In reply to EdR. So much for subtlety by Dad In reply to M. Looks like someone offended a retard with a ... by lol In reply to Naveen K. are assimilated and don't want to ... by typo: are assimilated* In reply to Anon. Luttwak does imply that Qing etc China were ... by Pat Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Speeding Up Pharmaceutical Approvals by Recognizing Other Stringent Regulators
    New Zealand’s ACT party has proposed that New Zealand speed up pharmaceutical approvals by recognizing the decisions of other stringent regulators, an idea I have long promoted . The average time for Medsafe to consent an application for a high risk medicine is 630 days. For intermediate risk, it is 661 days and for lower […] The post Speeding Up Pharmaceutical Approvals by Recognizing Other Stringent Regulators appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to MikeP. > the risks of vaccine unknown unknowns ... by n In reply to Tom T.. You're not wrong. by Iain In reply to Lord Action. NZ has a separate body Pharmac which ... by jimmy In reply to steve. I could ask the reverse: how thrilled are ... by Simon Elliott In reply to Not a nut. > All agencies assess that two ... by Not a nut Plus 10 more... Related Stories The need for hospital price transparency The PayPal StableCoin Ayn Rand on the Antitrust Laws  ( 7 min )
    My Conversation with Ada Palmer
    Here is the audio, video, and transcript.  Here is the episode summary: Ada Palmer is a Renaissance historian at the University of Chicago who studies radical free thought and censorship, composes music, consults on anime and manga, and is the author of the acclaimed Terra Ignota sci-fi series, among many other things. Tyler sat down with Ada […] The post My Conversation with Ada Palmer appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to j mct. But now you should doubt that the Viking ... by Dylan COWEN: Why doesn’t science fiction have higher social and ... by Zach We’ve all experienced during post-2020 those moments when a ... by MikeP empathy is vital to our ability to work with each other, to ... by Zach This plus Lazarus Lake episodes are reaching new heights. More ... by PR Plus 10 more... Related Stories *Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy* Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue Will misinformation be an electoral problem?  ( 8 min )
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    Ancient Footprints Affirm People Lived in the Americas More Than 20,000 Years Ago
    A new study suggests humans arrived in the Americas before the height of the last ice age more than 20,000 years ago
    10,000 Pre-Columbian Structures Could Be Hidden beneath Amazon Rain Forest
    If this new estimate holds up, scientists have yet to identify the vast majority of earthworks strewn across the Amazon
    95 Percent of Penicillin Allergy Diagnoses Are Wrong. A New Test Could Help
    A simplified penicillin allergy test could help reduce false positives, but doctors face challenges in using it
    More States Are Requiring Flood Risk Disclosures. Florida Is Conspicuously Not among Them
    More states are requiring homeowners to disclose a property’s flood risk and history when they sell it. But 18 states, including hurricane-prone Florida, have no flood disclosure requirements
    The Latest AI Chatbots Can Handle Text, Images and Sound. Here's How
    New “multimodal” AI programs can do much more than respond to text—they also analyze images and chat aloud
    Nobel Prize Debate Misses the Mark on the Real Culprits Ignoring Scientific Merit
    The furor over a Nobel Prize winner’s derailed career lets scientists off the hook for their own responsibilities to fix a broken academic reward system
    Vaccine Scientist Warns Antiscience Conspiracies Have Become a Deadly, Organized Movement
    Vaccinologist Peter Hotez explains how the movement to oppose science and scientists has gained power
    Should You Wake Someone from the Throes of a Nightmare?
    Nightmares are unpleasant, but waking someone in the midst of one isn’t the best way to handle them—here’s why
    A Chance Discovery Uncovered the Remarkable Life of One of the First Female Oceanographers
    Eight pages hidden in an archive led to the discovery of the story of Christine Essenberg
    Can Lucky Planets Get a Second Chance at Life?
    Worlds around red giant stars—and others that don’t orbit any star at all—hint at an unexpected diversity of possibilities for planets and life in the universe
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    FTX Might Have Found Some Money
    Also linear utility, floating hurdle rates and Travis Scott.  ( 2 min )
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    New tools are available to help reduce the energy that AI models devour
    Amid the race to make AI bigger and better, Lincoln Laboratory is developing ways to reduce power, train efficiently, and make energy use transparent.  ( 11 min )
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    Shiny App Successfully Reviewed by FDA CDER Staff (Pilot 2 Announcement 2)
    The R Consortium is pleased to announce that on Sept 27, 2023, the R Submissions Working Group successfully completed the follow-up to the pilot 2 R shiny based submission and... Continue reading: Shiny App Successfully Reviewed by FDA CDER Staff (Pilot 2 Announcement 2)
    Working With Legacy Code: Extending Shiny Modules with the Sprout Technique and Test Driven Development
    Making changes to a legacy system can be daunting. How can we develop code when we don’t have unit tests for a part of a system we need to change? How do we ensure a new feature is unit-tested when the rest of the codebase lacks them? One approach ... Continue reading: Working With Legacy Code: Extending Shiny Modules with the Sprout Technique and Test Driven Development
    Steve's Data Tips and Tricks 2023-10-04 22:00:00
    Introduction Continue reading: Steve's Data Tips and Tricks 2023-10-04 22:00:00
    An Educational Stroll With Stan – Part 4
    What an incredible journey it has been! I’m thoroughly enjoying working with Stan codes, even though I don’t yet grasp all the intricacies. We’ve already tackled simple linear and logistic regressions and delved into the application ... Continue reading: An Educational Stroll With Stan – Part 4
    An overview of what’s out there for reproducibility with R
    In this short blog post I’ll be summarizing what I learnt these past years about Continue reading: An overview of what’s out there for reproducibility with R
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    10 Great Thriller Movies Recommended By Martin Scorsese
    With Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” around the corner, we’re looking at a rundown of films that the beloved filmmaker has singled out for praise throughout his 50-plus-year career. Having grown up as an asthmatic kid who spent most of his childhood binge-watching movies at the local movie theater while the other kids […]  ( 8 min )
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    Being Conversant
    In so far as we take the ‘organic’ character of language seriously, we cannot accurately describe the first steps towards its conquest as learning part of the language; rather it is a matter of partly learning. Donald Davidson In an academic setting, you don’t know something if you can’t participate in a conversation with other … Continue reading Being Conversant →  ( 5 min )
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    No, this paper on strip clubs and sex crimes was never gonna get retracted. Also, a reminder of the importance of data quality, and a reflection on why researchers often think it’s just fine to publish papers using bad data under the mistaken belief that these analyses are “conservative” or “attenuated” or something like that.
    Brandon Del Pozo writes: Born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn in the 1970’s, I came to public health research by way of 23 years as a police officer, including 19 years in the NYPD and four as a chief of police in … Continue reading →  ( 28 min )
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    The Nobels, physics and chemistry
    As you undoubtedly know, the 2023 Nobel in physics has been awarded to , , and , for the development of techniques associated with optical pulses.  is the more popular write-up about this (including a good handwave of how attosecond pulses can be made) from the Nobel Foundation, and is the more technical version.  A number of people (including friends and relatives) have asked me in the last couple of days about this, including what discoveries have these techniques led to, and how is this work different than preceding Nobel prizes (like the for femtosecond chemistry, the  in physics for frequency combs, and the for femtosecond pulsed lasers).  This isn't really my area of expertise, but my impression from talking with people is that the attosecond work is thus far more of a technical…  ( 10 min )
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    How U.S. Hospitals Undercut Public Health
    The U.S. health care industry is not only cost inefficient but also energy inefficient, responsible for hundreds of millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. The resulting air pollution causes many of the very deaths that hospitals seek to prevent.  ( 14 min )
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    Pause For Thought: The AI Pause Debate
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    No(t/n)
    That's bù 不, plus = a-, il-, im-, in-, ir-, un-, non- prefixes in English. It can enter into Mandarin contractions, such as bù 不 ("not") + yòng 用 ("use") = béng ("needn't), and the two Sinoglyphs used to write the constituent morphosyllables can fuse to become béng 甭 ("needn't). Here's a whole slew of such […]  ( 8 min )

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    Argentan half-marathon [1:30:55, 25/165, 2/9M5M, 23⁰]
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    Yewande Komolafe Explores the Many Flavors of Nigerian Food
    “Whenever you are in Lagos, the streets are never silent and never still,” writes Yewande Komolafe of the 15 million-person metropolis where she grew up. In My Everyday Lagos (available October 24), the Brooklyn-based food writer, recipe developer, and food stylist for The New York Times leads readers through the streets, markets, and homes of this city by the sea. After decades spent in culinary school, restaurant kitchens, and test kitchens in the United States, Komolafe sees Nigeria and its many varied cuisines through both fresh and deeply familiar eyes. Komolafe cautions, “I implore you not to approach this cookbook from the perspective of an outsider.” Rather, she hopes readers will dive deep into the book's delicious offerings, whether or not they already stock woodsy calabash nut…  ( 30 min )
    Bump in the Night: The Rackety Reason People Think This Prison Is Haunted
    There’s nothing spooky about the Rite Aid on Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia. Inside, you’ll find bright fluorescent lights, neatly lined-up products, and happy signage reminding you to use your shopper loyalty card. This modern drug store is far from a place paranormal investigators might want to explore. They do, however, want to investigate the famous—and famously haunted—Eastern State Penitentiary just two blocks to the west. Nonetheless, while Eastern State Penitentiary certainly played host to many unjust and inhumane events, the Rite Aid was actually built on top of an 18th-century mass grave site. Yet the drug store has no reputation for ghostly activity. On the surface, there’s an obvious difference between these two locations. One is a brightly-lit, modern chain store, and t…  ( 21 min )
    Oginoya’s Kettle Rice Pottery in Annaka, Japan
    Oginoya, now a major company known across Japan, was originally an inn adjacent to the Kirizumi hot springs, visited by such historical figures as Hirofumi Itō, Katsu Kaishū, and Akiko Yosano. Also among those luminaries was Katsura Tarō, who would later become Japan’s prime minister. During his visit to the Oginoya inn, Katsura mentioned the government’s plans to construct a railroad in the area. Hearing this, the innkeeper decided to shift his business, moving to the town of Yokokawa and establishing a kiosk just as the station opened in 1885. Though the new business was a success, the remote mountainous town did not receive many visitors to begin with, save for those traveling between Takasaki and Karuizawa. To provide warm meals to those passengers on the last leg of their journeys, Oginoya created tōge-no-kamameshi (“kettle rice of the mountain pass”) in 1957, now one of the most iconic station bentos of all time. Kamameshi is a traditional Japanese rice dish cooked in an iron pot with a variety of ingredients. Oginoya’s “kettle rice” consists of chicken, quail egg, shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoot, burdock root, green peas, chestnut, pickled ginger and apricot, laid out on the soy sauce-based takikomi gohan. It comes in a Mashiko ware clay pot instead of the typical iron kettle, giving a more rustic feel to it—and not only that, it’s a souvenir you can take home. Oginoya’s kettle rice is not only a must-try for tourists, but also a long-standing local favorite. As such, the people of Annaka often find themselves in common trouble: too many pots at home! But not to worry; the pottery has plenty of reuse potential for whatever purpose you can think of. While it’s commonly used as a planter or weight, old or unneeded pots are donated back to Oginoya to be repurposed in several ways, most notably recycled for local paving. If you enjoy camping or a bit of old-world cooking, you can also cook rice or even bake bread in it.  ( 15 min )
    'Mural at the Mill' in Salina, Kansas
    Across America and around the world, cities, and towns are turning to public art as a potential engine of tourism–looking for something (anything!) eye-catching enough to convince people to spend more time in town. In Salina, Kansas, this intersection of art and commerce is driven by the Salina Kanvas Project, and their largest commission to date has been wrapping a historic mill with grand images of children at play. In Salina's case, the building that comprises the canvas for the mural may be just as compelling as the art itself. The 100-foot-tall building was once the H.D. Lee Flour Mill. It was completed in 1898, and was operated for years by Henry David Lee, whose other business, a mercantile store, was already prospering. In 1913, Lee produced his first garment, an overall called L…  ( 14 min )
    Dulcería de Celaya in Mexico City, Mexico
    These centuries-old walls hold the gastronomical heritage of Mexico's traditional sweets. Founded in 1874 by brothers Alfredo and Luis Guízar de Arias, this traditional confectionary store is one of the oldest in Mexico City. Around 150 recipes from the north, south, and central regions of the country are produced artisanally in copper pots using wooden paddles with traditional ingredients. Initially, the sweets were brought from different states all over Mexico, but as their popularity and demand grew, the family began buying recipes from their partners. They soon began to produce the confections in the basement of their home and even invented some recipes of their own. The sweets produced then became a mix of Indigenous and European traditions. Today the sweets are produced in a separate workshop and another location can be found in the Colonia Roma. Nowadays, visitors can take a step back in time into the 19th-century French-style confectionary store and share a taste with generations past. It's the perfect spot to stock up on marranitos (pig-shaped cookies flavored with unrefined piloncillo sugar) or sugar skulls for the Day of the Dead. Why not try a huevo real [royal egg], an egg-yolk bread with honey and cinnamon that was even given to one of the viceroys of New Spain?  ( 14 min )
    Dún na mBó in Mayo, Ireland
    The Atlantic coastline of County Mayo is full of dramatic features, but Dún na mBó is something not to be missed. Found on the Belmullet Peninsula just south of Erris Head, this remarkable place features a winning confluence of nature and public art: a natural blowhole accentuated by an evocative sculpture that doubles as a means of keeping spectators safe from tumbling into the hole. The blowhole at Dún na mBó (also known as Doonamo Point) is located near the site of an ancient promontory fort that likely dates to the Iron Age. Blowholes are created by the enormous pressure of the sea eroding landward and upward, eventually creating a hole through which the water can spew at times of high tide or turgid currents.   Nearby there are other wonderfully scenic spots—Eagle Island Lighthouse can be seen from the coast, and the narrow headland of of Ceann an Eanaigh (Annagh Head) is a short drive from here.  ( 13 min )
    Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou in Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, France
    Take one look at a Poitou donkey and you will fall in love. Meet one and you will be in love for life.  About an hour west of La Rochelle, in the quiet village of Dampierre-Sur-Boutonne you can find the the L'Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou. It is a public center on a historic farm dedicated to the conservation of the Poitou donkey. In the 1970s, the Poitou population was down to only 44 individual animals. One of the largest herds belonged to Suzanne Auger on her farm, La Tillauderie, which eventually became the L'Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou. The 55-hectare facility is part of the Echappées Nature network, which guarantees that beautiful areas of natural beauty within the Charente-Maritime region of France are preserved and are available to the public year-round. There are wide paths th…  ( 14 min )
    Buddha Head in Tree Roots in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
    The Wat Mahathat is one of the medieval Buddhist temples that comprise the World Heritage site of Ayutthaya, an ancient city steeped in history. It's home to what is perhaps the city’s most photographed, iconic, and haunting sight: the Buddha head in tree roots. A sandstone Buddha with a mild, merciful smile, the head sits perfectly positioned at the foot of a tall bodhi tree. Its roots, tentacular and vein-like, seem to swallow the Buddha head but fails to shroud its face, as if intentionally avoiding sacrilege. Made in the 1600s, the statue is believed to have been decapitated by the Siamese invaders in the 18th century, who also purposefully defaced and mutilated a large number of the effigies in Ayutthaya to enrage their devout Buddhist enemies. Deserted and left to rot, the head lay in the ruins among the dirt and weeds for year after year, until the bodhi tree started to grow on the spot, its roots lifting the Buddha’s head and keeping it upright—a miracle, or so some say.  ( 14 min )
    Valberget Utsiktspunkt in Stavanger, Norway
    Valberget Utisiktspunt was designed to replace the nearly 200-year-old wooden version.  Construction of the 85-foot (26-meter) tall tower took place between 1850 and 1853 and was led by Christian Heinrich Grosch, Norway's most famous architect of the time. From the tower, the watchmen could see from one end of Stavanger to the other. Early signs of fire were easy to spot from the tower's vantage point on top of a hill. Residents of Stavanger were warned by the ringing of a bell and the firing of cannons. The watchmen inside the tower worked in teams of four to six men and rotated solo patrols during their six-hour summer and eight-hour winter shifts. By the 18th century, the watchmen's role changed to only focus on fire detection duties. The last watch took place in 1922, completed by Tobias Sandstøl, who had held the position for 18 years. Providing there are no giant cruise ships in port, the tower provides amazing views over Stavanger, including the wooden houses at Gamle Stavanger, many of which survive today.  ( 13 min )
    Five Zelkovas of Kami-Itabashi in Tokyo, Japan
    Though a landmark of the town, the Gohon Keyaki or “Five Zelkovas” of Kami-Itabashi are often met with contempt, especially from drivers who consider them an eyesore and the cause of traffic problems as they take up quite a bit of space in the middle of a road. Despite that, they are unlikely to be removed anytime soon, and their historic status may not be the only reason. The Five Zelkovas once stood together on the premises of the mansion of Yūjūro Iijima, the mayor of Kami-Itabashi back when it was a village, who generously donated his land for the construction of a road cutting through the area. There was one condition: that the zelkovas were not to be removed. Later, following the end of World War II, developers attempted to remove the trees to expand the road, but had to give up after various accidents and illnesses fell upon them, which some interpreted as a curse. To this day, the Five Zelkovas continue to stand tall and proud, though two of the original trees died in the 1970s and had to be replaced. Rumored to be haunted, some claim to have seen the ghost of an old lady or heard sobbing voices here at night.  ( 13 min )
    A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, Colorado
    Built in 1906, Jamieson Dry Goods Store (later Jamieson Department Store) served what was then the booming border town of Trinidad, Colorado; selling everything from fine dresses to kitchen appliances and toys. The department store was converted into a museum in 1991 to display the works donated by Mitchell's sister, Ethel "Tot" Mitchell-Erickson, after Mitchell's death in 1977. Often called the "King of Western Pulp," Mitchell is widely recognized for his western magazine covers, created for magazines like Wild West Weekly and Cowboy Stories. He was also a prolific painter and collector of Western memorabilia. Because Mitchell preferred not to sell his paintings, the majority of his work and belongings remain together in Trinidad. The museum is home to 250 of Mitchell's paintings including his nocturnes (night-pieces), thousands of photographs, sketches, and 100 or more paintings by Mitchell's friends and contemporaries. Other objects like boots, whips, and hats owned and used by Mitchell are all at the museum, including over 15 saddles.  ( 13 min )
    Lancaster County Jail in Lancaster, South Carolina
    The Lancaster County Jail was designed by Robert Mills and built in 1823. The building was designated a national historic landmark in 1973 due to its connection to Robert Mills, who is recognized as the first American-born architect, and who is most famously known for designing the Washington Monument. The building incorporates several design features that are linked to jail reforms intended to improve living conditions for both prisoners and guards. A few of these changes included separate living quarters for the inmates and guards, separating debtors from other inmates, and improving airflow into the building to name a few. The facility is beautifully preserved and can be viewed from Gay Street in Lancaster.  ( 13 min )
    Ex-Chiesa di San Michele all’Arco in Bergamo, Italy
    The beating heart of Bergamo’s historical center is Piazza Vecchia (Old Square). One side of this square is occupied by Palazzo Nuovo (New Palace), which is an outstanding example of a project that ran amok—construction began in the early 17th century and ended in 1958. The deconsecrated church by the name of Ex-Chiesa di San Michele all’Arco maintains its Baroque entrance beside Palazzo Nuovo, but the actual church is enclosed within the walls of the palace. When this church was first mentioned is a matter of debate, with some historians claiming it was in the 8th, and some in the 9th century.  It is also unclear whether the location of the church mentioned in these documents is exactly where the church is located today. Finally, the appellation “all’Arco” (at the arch) refers to a stru…  ( 14 min )
    Crazy Mountain Museum in Big Timber, Montana
    Although this roadside museum in Big Timber, Montana, may sound wild, it’s actually a history museum sharing the story of Sweet Grass County and the nearby mountain range, the Crazy Mountains. The Crazy Mountains got their name from the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation, who would head to the area to pray and fast, sometimes receiving revelations in return. They called the region Awaxaawapìa Pìa, which translates to “Ominous Mountains” or perhaps “crazy.” There is a more outlandish—and apocryphal—story of a pioneer woman whose family was killed by Piegan (Blackfeet) Tribal members, who then fled into the mountains and lived as an outcast. This false and colonialist history is still sometimes still shared today. The museum itself is mostly concerned with the settled history of the area of Big Timber. Exhibits include a look at the first settlers, industries such as mining and wool, and the Cobblestone City, a miniature diorama of Big Timber. The museum is a site on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and features a garden with the types of plants that were collected from the expedition. Perhaps the highlight of the museum is the stabbur, a storehouse built and maintained by the Sons of Norway Fjeldheim Lodge #524, to honor Big Timber’s Norwegian heritage. Don’t worry, this crazy stabbur is completely harmless, and it even has a grass roof.  ( 13 min )
    In Mammoth Lakes, Bears, Tourists, and Locals Learn to Coexist
    Excerpted and adapted with permission from What the Bears Know: How I Found Truth and Magic in America’s Most Misunderstood Creatures, A Memoir by Animal Planet’s “The Bear Whisperer,” by Steve Searles and Chris Erskine, published October 2023 by Pegasus Books. All rights reserved. In the late 1990s, the snow-globe village of Mammoth Lakes, California, hired hunter Steve Searles to shoot and kill 16 troublesome bears. In the course of his preparations, the bears won Steve over, and he soon developed nonlethal tactics to keep them out of harm’s way. In time, he became a local folk hero, a reality TV star, and a nationally recognized expert in the humane treatment of animals. Don’t tell Steve that. The gruff outdoorsman will quickly remind you the bears are the only heroes in this mounta…  ( 28 min )
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    To Write Better and Faster, Edit Your Thoughts, Not Words
    Mastering the art of thought editing Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 7 min )
    The Jargon of Editing in the Order You Perform Them
    Knowing what to do and when to do it Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Write Now With Matt Mendez
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    Authors file complaint with publisher as journal retracts vaping paper
    A paper that found smoking rates in the United States fell faster than expected as more people started using e-cigarettes has been retracted over the objections of its authors, who have filed a complaint with the journal’s publisher.  As we reported in July, BMC Public Health informed the authors of “Population-level counterfactual trend modelling to … Continue reading Authors file complaint with publisher as journal retracts vaping paper  ( 8 min )
    To guard against fraud, medical research should be a profession:  A book excerpt
    We are pleased to present an excerpt from Trust in Medical Research, a freely available new book by Warwick P. Anderson, emeritus professor of physiology and biomedical sciences at Monash University in Victoria, Australia.  It has always been difficult for me to admit that we have a genuine and substantial problem of fraud and rubbish … Continue reading To guard against fraud, medical research should be a profession:  A book excerpt  ( 11 min )
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    Nobel Prizes Are Taking Longer to Award Groundbreaking Research
    Nobel laureates sometimes wait 20 years or more after making their award-worthy discovery to receive the prize
    September Was the Most Anomalously Hot Month Ever
    September shattered a record for the highest temperature anomaly of any month and could help push 2023 to be the first year to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial temperatures
    Dengue's Spread in Europe Could Spur Vaccine Development
    But dengue in wealthy countries could divert medication away from poorer nations that may need it more
    Entangled Light from Multitasking Atoms Could Spark Quantum Breakthroughs
    A colorful quirk of quantum optics could lead to significant advances in quantum communication and computing
    A Popular Decongestant Doesn't Work. What Does?
    The popular decongestant phenylephrine is not effective, an FDA panel found. Here’s what to use instead.
    A Popular Decongestant Doesn't Work. What Does?
    The popular decongestant phenylephrine is not effective, an FDA panel found. Here’s what to use instead.
    2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to Tiny Quantum Dots with Huge Effects
    Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery of quantum dots, an entirely new class of material that is used in large-screen TVs and cancer surgery
    What Colors Do Dogs See?
    Canine experts weigh in on a TikTok dog vision filter and the rich sensory world of humanity’s best friends
    Cats Are Perfect. An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why
    Cats have attained evolutionary perfection
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    Find the Murderer
    My former student, Xiaoyu He, invented this elegant puzzle and shared it with me. Puzzle. We’ve got a murder mystery on our hands. There are four suspects, and it’s pretty clear that one of them is the actual murderer. But here’s the twist: there are also four witnesses who know who the killer is. Now, […]  ( 5 min )
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    Scott County to pay $12.2 million settlement to allegedly mistreated inmate
    Plus: Mayor Frey picks Minnehaha Avenue site for new Third Precinct; Bloomberg profiles Majority Whip Tom Emmer; possible second Avivo Village tiny home shelter coming; and more.  ( 6 min )
    McCarthy’s ouster could mean a political promotion for Tom Emmer
    At the very least, McCarthy’s brutal takedown allows Emmer, R-6th District, who currently holds the No. 3 position, to move one rung up the GOP leadership ladder.  ( 18 min )
    Could opposition to the Summit Avenue bike trail plan shape St. Paul’s elections this year?
    Those who support a plan to add bike trails to the avenue say they’re opposed by a vocal minority. However, the departures of three supportive City Council members present an opportunity to the plan’s critics.  ( 19 min )
    Confidence in Minneapolis police is low. That’s a problem for democracy.
    People of color who distrust the police are more likely to distrust the government and less likely to vote, perpetuating longstanding racial inequalities in Minnesota politics.  ( 13 min )
    Beyond horserace headlines and hot takes
    MinnPost doesn’t treat our political coverage like sports.  ( 9 min )
    Minnesota Twins end 18-game postseason losing streak
    Plus: Sales tax increase goes into effect in Twin Cities metro; Olmsted County mulls over marijuana ordinance; man accused of "Wizard of Oz" ruby slipper theft to change plea; and more.  ( 6 min )
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    Obsolescence Rents
    The subtitle of this new NBER working paper is: Teamsters, Truckers, and Impending Innovations.  Here is the abstract: We consider large, permanent shocks to individual occupations whose arrival date is uncertain. We are motivated by the advent of self-driving trucks, which will dramatically reduce demand for truck drivers. Using a bare-bones overlapping generations model, we examine […] The post Obsolescence Rents appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Reason. The data I have is for the US, but it's ... by Dan Hanson In reply to Mike. Telephone operators and even private ... by superdestroyer There were hundreds of thousands of switchboard operators in ... by Mike In reply to Dan Hanson. Are your claims about the US, the ... by Reason In reply to Anti-Gnostic. I suspect unions are to blame in ... by Reason Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Labor Market Returns of Being An Artist Will misinformation be an electoral problem? New issue of Econ Journal Watch  ( 7 min )
    Wednesday assorted links
    1. Lydia Davis update. 2. Soumaya Keynes and Janan Ganesh, both FT columnists, have been on a roll lately.  Here is one by Janan, here are the recent ones by Soumaya. 3. Translating Latin demonology manuals with GPT-4 and Claude. 4. Why do some people from the past become memes? 5. The gay younger brothers hypothesis. The post Wednesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Viking. I think that gender atypical behavior ... by AMW In reply to Objection. You're just gonna leave out the fact ... by Derek2545 In reply to AMW. Maybe gay sons and daughters are so great ... by M if you need to see the dean o'diversity psychobabble in circles ... by community notes In reply to Steven. Hold on…..are you calling homosexuality ... by Justin Chang Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    The Labor Market Returns of Being An Artist
    The labor market penalty to choosing the arts seems to be rising: Using individual-level data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) between 2006 and 2021, I study the labor market experiences of artists. First, I find a decline in the relative earnings of artists to non-artists from zero to a 15% disadvantage. After […] The post The Labor Market Returns of Being An Artist appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Microchannels. Also, which discipline isn't ... by JSK In reply to rsm. You seem to be trolling this thread. If not, ... by Tom B In reply to rsm. The line of people that would like a Van ... by PHinton Photos meant the end of visual art. Its an obsolete skill. ... by Bob from Ohio In reply to Some Toronto Guy. What if you turned ghettos into ... by rsm Plus 10 more... Related Stories Work From Home Works Obsolescence Rents New issue of Econ Journal Watch  ( 7 min )
    Will misinformation be an electoral problem?
    That is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column, here is one bit: …consider the story that former President Barack Obama was not born in the US. It did not take off because someone forged a copy of an Indonesian birth certificate. Instead, many people approached the issue wanting to believe that Obama was not […] The post Will misinformation be an electoral problem? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Lee A. Arnold. “It's been called the U.S.'s ... by King Tut In reply to Naveen K. There are at least 20 different ... by Derek2275 In reply to Naveen K. People are misinformed about statistics ... by Bob In reply to Old Programmer. The policy solution is to accept ... by s In reply to TMC. You guys just cant admit that a police ... by steve Plus 10 more... Related Stories Obsolescence Rents From the comments, on OWS and PEPFAR Meta AI plus glasses  ( 7 min )
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    The Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils You Can Buy Online
    We spoke to experts to find out what to look for when buying extra virgin olive oil—and tasted 14 olive oils.  ( 36 min )
    11 Hearty Beef Stew Recipes to Warm You Right Up
    From classic boeuf Bourguignon to Texan chili con carne and vibrant Nigerian beef stew, we've got you covered with the best beef stew recipes.  ( 14 min )
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    SBF Was Reckless From the Start
    Also the SEC’s fiscal-year-end incentives, bonds on sale and money-laundering line-drawing.  ( 2 min )
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    Council of the Ents: How Random Forest in tidymodels Delivers Judgments
    The tapestry of metaphors we’ve been weaving in the “Metaphors in Motion” series takes a mythical twist as we step into our fourth installment. We’ve traversed the plains of linear regression, delved into the binary realms of logistic regression, and c... Continue reading: Council of the Ents: How Random Forest in tidymodels Delivers Judgments
    Creating Stacked Dot Plots in R: A Guide with Base R and ggplot2
    Introduction Continue reading: Creating Stacked Dot Plots in R: A Guide with Base R and ggplot2
    An Educational Stroll With Stan – Part 3
    Diving into this, we’re exploring how using numbers to express our certainty, especially with medical results, can help sharpen our estimated ‘posterior value’ and offer a solid base for learning and discussions. We often talk about ... Continue reading: An Educational Stroll With Stan – Part 3
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    Email Communication With Academics On PhD Openings
    As I am waiting in Prague airport for my flight back home, after a few days spent discussing the options of the SWGO collaboration for the detectors we are going to build, I came across (through compulsive scrolling on twitter) a thread that caught my attention. It was about emails to academics on PhD openings. Since I found the discussion there a bit too forgiving on the academics, I wish to express my position here - possibly in a less toxic environment. read more  ( 6 min )
    An Introductory Machine Learning Book For Physicists And Astronomers
    Last week I received in my mailbox a copy of the Princeton University Press book "Machine Learning for Physics and Astronomy" by Viviana Acquaviva. They sent me a copy because I had reviewed its contents for Princeton Press.I am happy with the book. When I accepted to review it, I was a bit hesitant because I am not a computer scientist. I might pass as an expert in machine learning because after all I have been developing such tools for 20 years now (or maybe I should say over 30, as my first attempt was in 1992, with a bootstrap-powered classification method), but I feel I still lack knowledge in some of the theoretical underpinnings, and there are holes in my knowledge base.  read more  ( 5 min )
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    You can learn a lot from reanalyzing data (“Signing at the beginning . . .” example, but also many others)
    As you may have heard, Uri Simonsohn, Joe Simmons, and Leif Nelson learned a lot by reanalyzing data from an article, “Signing at the beginning makes ethics salient and decreases dishonest self-reports in comparison to signing at the end”; see … Continue reading →  ( 21 min )
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    Hyper-inclusive Speaker-exclusive we
    Yesterday evening in a restaurant, our attentive server frequently asked us things like "Are we ready to order" and "How are we doing?". This waiter-we is pretty common, so I didn't notice it, though one of the other diners did. But when another server brought us a complimentary bit of sushi with the explanation "Here's some […]  ( 17 min )
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    Fact and Nuance
    I’m writing this post from memory. Yesterday, I was talking to some students and quoted Norman Mailer as saying, “a fact is a compression of nuances that alienates the reality.” Now, as I recall, (and I will check when I get the chance), the actual sentence (somewhere in, I think, The Presidential Papers), says, “…alienate … Continue reading Fact and Nuance →  ( 5 min )
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    The Race to Protect Endangered Condors Against Deadly Bird Flu
    U.S. health officials have never authorized the use of an avian flu vaccine for any animal in the country — not even poultry — for reasons ranging from practical to political. But when endangered condors started dying from the deadly H5N1 strain last year, wildlife officials rang the alarm.  ( 19 min )
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    A fun “little” example of a crossed module
    I’ve been looking back at my very first published paper (for “reasons”), and in it there is the group , where is a compact manifold, and is the Banach Lie group of projective unitary operators on an infinite-dimensional separable Hilbert space (one needs to take the norm topology here). This very large group turns out … Continue reading A fun “little” example of a crossed module  ( 13 min )
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    How Are The Gay Younger Brothers Doing?
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    Nobels away
    A self-administred poll in Nature about the respondents’ feeling about the prizes, with only 15% thinking it would be preferable to have none. As an absurd concept of singling out one scientist out the flock of top scientists, of comparing chalk and cheese, of idealising “great men” (since winners are predominantly men) with the ensuing […]  ( 6 min )
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    Prehistoric Museum in Price, Utah
    The Prehistoric Museum showcases the unique natural history of Utah. It is also home to an active paleontology lab, complete Allosaurus and Camarasaurus skeletons, along with various artifacts from the native tribes in Utah.  ( 13 min )
    Jana Seta Map Shop in Riga, Latvia
    Within Berg's Bazaar in Riga, Latvia is the Jana Seta Map Shop. Shelves reach the ceiling and are filled with paper maps. At the end of the Cold War, many maps created in the former USSR became available and this shop bought them all. All of the maps inside have been scanned but there are still many originals available for sale. The details on these maps are amazing, yet scary. This shop also is filled with travel books and globes.  ( 12 min )
    Kotepokouri Rano Kau in Valparaíso, Chile
    An extinct volcano on the island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), where visitors can drive up to the crater to look inside. The location also supports a fantastic of the city and the ocean on both sides of the island.  ( 12 min )
    Dr. Russell's Imaginarium in Guildford, Australia
    Dr Russell's Imaginarium is the name given to this quite fascinating museum which is situated in the outer Perth suburb of Guildford. Inside holds a treasure trove of items that the owner, Phil Russell, has gathered over a number of years. After overcoming a life-threatening accident at the age of 17, Russell pursued his lifetime ambition of opening up his own antique store and showing off his collection to the world. What started as a small collection of items has now turned into a museum and visitors can interact with antique items. The collection specializes in the weird and wonderful and has been built up over a period of 45 years. There are a range of items on show, including props and memorabilia from popular movies and television series such as Dr. Who and Star Wars, old advertising signs, and sex toys from over 100 years ago.  ( 13 min )
    National Museum of Technology in Warsaw in Warsaw, Poland
    On the first floor of the Palace of Culture and Science building down the street from the Warsaw main train station is The Museum of Technology. It is dedicated to the wide variety of contributions the Polish people have made to science and technology. This museum displays the first Enigma machine developed in Poland. Computers, cameras, motorcycles, and cars are also included. The displays are engaging and English is included in all of the signage.  ( 13 min )
    Mulberry Harbour Wreckage in Southampton, England
    D-Day has become remembered as one of the most important days in history. The incredible tale of the combined Allied forces fighting back against the Axis powers as they swept across Europe has become a cornerstone of history. On the western shore of Southampton Water, relics of the D-Day are slowly being worn away to the sea. Small concrete bulks, known as "beetles," were part of giant floating piers used to offload the mass of vehicles and supplies onto the French Coast. These giant concrete piers were called Mulberry Harbours and their engineering was nothing short of incredible. While some Mulberry Harbour relics survive around the U.K. coastline, the sheltered waters of Southampton Water have allowed a few pieces to survive in relatively good condition along the shoreline, while rem…  ( 14 min )
    The Statues of Skopje in Skopje, North Macedonia
    The distinctive character of North Macedonia's relatively small capital, with a population of roughly 600,000, is encapsulated by the whimsical question: "How many statues grace Skopje's streets? I can't say for sure, but there may well be more statues than residents!" In fact, the city center is adorned with hundreds of extravagant, faux-classical, patriotic sculptures that didn't exist prior to the turn of the millennium. The Bridge of Civilizations serves as a prime example of this abundance, boasting an impressive collection of over 30 sculptures along a single downtown pedestrian crossing. Skopje's eccentric transformation commenced in 2008 with a budget ranging from €80 to €500 million. The project aimed to boost tourism and establish a distinctive city identity but sparked debates about diverting funds from essential infrastructure projects in favor of constructing kitsch, ornate statues, and neoclassical structures adorned with elaborate columns. This controversy led to protests and incidents of vandalism, including frequent paint-bombings of monuments. In Skopje's main square, you'll discover the city's largest statue featuring Alexander the Great on his loyal steed Bucephalus. However, it goes by the alias 'The Great Warrior' due to ongoing disputes between North Macedonians and Greeks regarding his heritage. This impressive 72-foot (22-meter) bronze statue, surrounded by warriors and a central fountain, serves as the centerpiece of the city's nightly light shows. Yet, it remains an anonymous tribute to one of history's greatest military commanders. The irony lies in the city's quest for recognition while unable to use his true name, Alexander the Great, showcasing the complex historical narratives woven into Skopje's streets.  ( 14 min )
    Villa Scott (Villa del Bambino Urlante) in Turin, Italy
    Dario Argento’s 1975 Italian film Profondo Rosso, internationally known as Deep Red, is often considered a masterpiece of the giallo genre. Giallo films combine elements of murder mystery stories with tropes typically found in slasher movies. Often the protagonist has to figure out who the murderer is as characters are systematically killed off. Films like Argento's Deep Red have gone on to inspire films like the Scream franchise and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Much of the filming for Deep Red took place on-location in Turin, Italy, the center of Satanist practice in Europe at the time. Especially recognizable are the Teatro Carignano, Santa Costanza, Piazza CLN, and Villa Scott, known as Villa del Bambino Urlante in the film, which all play a key role in Deep Red. Built in 1902 for Alfonso Scott, an executive of the short-lived auto company, Villa Scott stands in the affluent Borgo Po neighborhood, west of the city center. It’s one of the major works by architect Pietro Fenoglio, a pioneer of the Italian Art Nouveau movement called Liberty style. The villa appears in the Argento film as the Villa del Bambino Urlante, the “House of the Screaming Child.” Rumored to be haunted, the villa sits abandoned on the outskirts of Rome (instead of Turin as in real life) and hides a vital clue to the mystery, revealing a disturbing mural of a child holding a blood-soaked knife over a ghastly body when the protagonist Marc investigates the site. At the time of the production of Deep Red, the villa was owned by a convent of nuns and operated as a boarding school for girls. To use the location, the production team sent all the girls and the nuns away to Rimini and paid for their vacation.  ( 14 min )
    The Tombstone Sculptor Who Carved His Own Death in Granite
    It’s almost over. For years, Luigi Giovanni Brusa has struggled for air and battled a persistent cough. In his final moments, he crumples back into a seat of rough stone. His arms limp at his side, a devoted woman to his right looks at him with affectionate concern, and perhaps a bit of surrender, rubbing his chest. It’s a touching scene—carved entirely from gray granite. It feels almost like an imposition to cast eyes on this vulnerable moment captured in stone. But that’s how Brusa wanted it. The master granite carver in northern Barre, Vermont, just 45 miles southeast of Burlington, enlisted one of his most talented peers, Donato Coletti, to hand carve his gravestone. The finished monument shows Brusa’s final moments as he struggles for breath after years of inhaling granite dust. W…  ( 19 min )
    Circus Ring of Fame in Sarasota, Florida
    Sarasota, Florida, was the home of two of the five original Ringling Brothers. As such, it has a strong connection to the history of the circus. In 1985, the city decided to erect a circus ring of fame, modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today it lives in St. Armand's Circle, where passersby can see plaques for P.T. Barnum, the Ringling brothers, and countless acrobats, animal trainers, daredevils, tightrope walkers, trapeze artists, and more. The largest monument is of John Ringling himself.  ( 13 min )
    Rathaus Paternoster in Vienna, Austria
    Moving at a whopping speed of 0.3 meters per second, the Viennese City Hall houses one of only six Paternosters in the whole city. The city hall paternoster (Latin for "Our Father") was built in 1918 and houses enough space in each cabin for two brave people. The creaking as it moves might make you start praying for its namesake, but have no fear, no harm will come to you if you go past the final floors on the top and bottom. Just stay calm and watch the lift switch directions. And who knows, you might just come out the other side a braver person.  ( 13 min )
    La Piedra del 68 (The Stone of '68) in Mexico City, Mexico
    Looking somewhat like a meteorite sitting on a pedestal, this stone is a memorial to the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre. During the 1960s, and in 1968 particularly, massive student protests erupted around the world, from the United States to Czechoslovakia to Japan. Mexico was no different. In 1968, protests in Mexico intensified ahead of when Mexico City was set to hold the Summer Olympics. At the time, students were protesting the government and police violence after riot police and army personnel killed several students at the National Preparatory School in San Ildefonso in an effort to end a violent student mob that erupted after a soccer game. One of the main schools involved in the protests that followed was the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). (UNAM oversaw the Nationa…  ( 15 min )
    Bagolino Old Cemetery in Bagolino, Italy
    Bagolino is a small village perched on the steep slopes of Val Sabbia. The history of this village goes back to the Ancient Roman Empire when it conquered these territories around the year 16 CE. There is evidence suggesting that the Romans established an outpost for changing horses along Val Sabbia. In due time, the settlement grew into a hamlet, and so an early iteration of Bagolino was born. Much more documented is the role the village played throughout the Middle Ages.  By and large, the village still retains a medieval feel with narrow, winding roads flanked by rows of old houses attached to one another, cobblestone staircases cutting through the historical center, and quaint little squares with timeworn fountains. The high concentration of houses and communal urban space suggests that the land is precious in these mountains.  Yet, space must be made for the dead as well as for the living.  A cemetery dating back to the Middle Ages was once located by the main church (Chiesa di San Rocco), but Napoleon, through the Edict of Saint Claude in 1804, forbade the burial of the dead within the confines of populated areas due to hygiene concerns. And so, the Old Cemetery was built on the outskirts of the village. Mirroring the row of old houses in the historical center of Bagolino, the Old Cemetery is characterized by a row of chapels along the road. These disparate chapels were commissioned by local affluent families, and they exhibit a wide array of architectural styles.  Behind the row of chapels is the burial ground for the less affluent. Here are hundreds of tombs, most of which are well over a century old.  Of note are ancient wrought iron crosses that testify to the mastery of local artisans.  ( 14 min )
    The Legend of Japan's 'Earthquake Fish'
    The animal world is full of harbingers of doom—at least, according to superstitions. From the Tower of London’s ravens (whose departure would signal the fall of an entire nation) to the average black cat crossing your unlucky path, plenty of critters warn of woe. In Ominous Animals, we explore the lore—and the science—behind these finned, furry, and feathered messengers of impending calamity. In July, divers off the coast of Ruifang, Taiwan, encountered a glimmering, serpent-like figure suspended vertically in the water, like a metallic party streamer glinting in the sun. The creature was docile as the divers swam around it in awe but, back on land, word of its presence spread ripples of panic. In videos taken by the divers, the creature's mirror-like, scaleless skin seems to blend …  ( 20 min )
    This 1960s Anarchist Group Believed Food Should Be Free
    In 1968, the poet Diane di Prima moved from New York to San Francisco. She wanted to work with the Diggers, self-identified community anarchists who performed street theater and organized mutual aid projects, from free stores to free housing to the dissemination of produce, hot meals, and bread. Shortly after her arrival, Di Prima’s Volkswagen van was enlisted to help with the Diggers’ food distribution efforts. For Di Prima, who had come of age during McCarthyism and the FBI repression of the 1950s, the opportunity to turn her ideals into action was thrilling. “Suddenly to be able to be out in public, delivering food, having be-ins,” Di Prima said in a 1999 interview, “it just took a weight off your heart about having kept your mouth shut too long.” Over the next year, her household del…  ( 25 min )
    In Ancient Egypt, the Duat Was a Netherworld of Gods and Monsters
    Each week in October, University of Manchester Egyptologist Nicky Nielsen will share an intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian beliefs and traditions surrounding death and the afterlife. On the morning of Oct. 16, 1817, Italian explorer Giovanni Battista Belzoni entered a narrow rock-cut fissure in the Valley of the Kings. As he navigated a long, sloping passageway, the light of Belzoni’s torch illuminated beautiful and, to the Italian, strange symbols covering both walls and ceiling. He had found the tomb of the Egyptian king Seti I (1323-1279 BC). “I may call this a fortunate day,” Belzoni would later write. “One of the best, perhaps, of my life.” In the very heart of the tomb, in the burial chamber of the king, Belzoni found what would later be recognized as one of the most detaile…  ( 18 min )
    Podcast: Enchanted Woods
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a four-acre garden in Wilmington, Delaware, with characters and exhibits created using castoff materials and greenery. It invites kids to drop screens and rules, and instead give in to a state of play. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 14 min )
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    Unlocking Empathy and Individuality: Orwell’s ‘A Hanging’ as Teaching Tool
    A Moral Dilemma: Colonialism, Oppression, and Individuality Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    I Turned my Medium Articles into a Book. Here’s How!
    You could be a published author in a few simple steps. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Would You Want to Know if I Thought Your Writing Sounded Like AI
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    Legislative Auditor launches preliminary inquiry into hiring, departure of Erin DuPree
    Plus: Nonprofit Let Them Play MN comes under financial scrutiny; two new invasive pests invaded the state this summer; Strib cartoonist goes from full-time to freelance; former Twins sportswriter Jim Caple dies; and more.  ( 7 min )
    North Minneapolis community members say AG’s anti-crime push at Merwin Liquors just moved the problem elsewhere
    A housing nonprofit and community groups are asking Minneapolis city officials to invest more resources into addressing ongoing crime in the area.  ( 14 min )
    Immigration chaos won’t stop without comprehensive reform
    Businesses across southern Minnesota are keenly aware of the problems with our antiquated policies, as there are too few work visas for immigrants and the chaotic immigration system chokes off the ability of more migrants to legally access employment-based immigration.  ( 6 min )
    Heroes met, heroes kept: The Minneapolis Sound at MinnPost Festival
    “[The Minneapolis Sound] is different than any other type of music. We have the Minneapolis Sound and people around the world want that, but unless you’re here you won’t know the feeling of that.”  ( 11 min )
    Exploring Black dysfluency and ancestral wisdom with JJJJJerome Ellis
    This Saturday, Liquid Music teams up with Milkweed Editions for a book launch, where Ellis will be bringing his saxophone and laptop and plans to play music, sing and read parts of the book, followed by a conversation with Chris Martin, editor-at-large for Milkweed Editions.  ( 10 min )
    Violent crime in Minneapolis is down significantly compared to 2022
    Plus: Ex-partner of Madeline Kingsbury charged with two counts of first-degree murder; undocumented Minnesotans can now apply for driver's licenses; the odds of 18 straight playoff losses for the Twins; and more.  ( 7 min )
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    AI copilot enhances human precision for safer aviation
    Designed to ensure safer skies, “Air-Guardian” blends human intuition with machine precision, creating a more symbiotic relationship between pilot and aircraft.  ( 8 min )
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    7 Fish Stew Recipes Packed with Seafood and Flavor
    Fish can be tricky to cook perfectly, but with these seven carefully constructed seafood stew recipes, you'll get excellent results every time.  ( 13 min )
    How to Make Jarred Tomato Sauce Better…And If You Even Should
    Our favorite tips (from deglazing and seasoning to adding meat) for elevating any jar of tomato sauce to a place you're really happy with.  ( 16 min )
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    From the comments, on the new Meta smart glasses
    There is clearly a lot of negative emotional reactivity regarding these glasses going on here, but it’s worth thinking about the implications, both positive and negative. 1. They clearly can be built with current technology. Therefore, assuming they are useful, they will be built. 2. It clearly looks like they provide a much superior hands-free […] The post From the comments, on the new Meta smart glasses appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Slight Nitpick. ACN AcrobotJeff Daniels ... by Equestrian In reply to clear-eyed, blue collar guy. Cops' body cams ... by mikeInThe716 In reply to DRP. I think they'll increase the incidence of ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to Moral Panic. Will the police be forced to wear ... by clear-eyed, blue collar guy In reply to PHinton. Model Y is the best selling car in the ... by aaron Plus 10 more...  ( 7 min )
    Tuesday assorted links
    1. On Stripe Press and homage to the printed book. 2. Scott Sumner movie reviews.  The very best links you will get here, if you are worthy of them that is. 3. NYT review of the new Michael Lewis book. 4. BAP responds to Michael Anton. 5. A fertility reckoning? 6. Social media referrals to […] The post Tuesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Anon. Claremont is not alt-right, and very ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to Lord Action. Scaling back pensions so that ... by M In reply to seegs. Thanks. by anonprof In reply to PHinton. “It's moderately expensive if one of ... by JWatts In reply to JWatts. I realize that 1975 is a bit of an ... by JWatts Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    From the comments, on OWS and PEPFAR
    There is somewhat of an intellectual void in Republican leadership over the past 20 years. Occasionally that void creates space for a uniquely good idea that doesn’t align too well with ideology. When the Democrats are in charge, there are plenty of mainstream Democratic ideas to fill up the agenda, so nothing too unusual happens. […] The post From the comments, on OWS and PEPFAR appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Some exhibits in support of the commenter's thesis: ... by Sam In reply to RAD. So, you have to wonder why Republicans ... by Gridlock In reply to Tom T.. Any examples? The civilians are supposed ... by steve In reply to Reason. 25% of covid deaths are below age 65. ... by steve In reply to Rich Berger. None of trump's lawyers alleged ... by ? Plus 10 more... Related Stories Why have economically declining regions turned toward right-wing parties? Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue *Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy*  ( 6 min )
    New issue of Econ Journal Watch
    This is now twenty years of Econ Journal Watch, congratulations to Dan Klein!  Here is the table of contents: Volume 20, Number 2, September 2023 Screening the 1915 film The Birth of a Nation: In an article in the American Economic Review, Desmond Ang purports to show causal impact of screenings of the film between 1915 and […] The post New issue of Econ Journal Watch appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Paradox. Any rejection, for whatever reason, of ... by MikeP In reply to Viking. A conservative read of the homicide rate, ... by Viking There is a pre-print server: https://vixra.org/ that ... by ohwilleke Birth of a nation and lynching? ... by Viking In reply to MikeP. Any rejection, for whatever reason, of an ... by Paradox Plus 10 more... Related Stories Work From Home Works The need for hospital price transparency The PayPal StableCoin  ( 8 min )
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    Language, topolect, dialect, idiolect
    An educated person will have all four levels of speech. The more highly educated they are, the higher up the scale their language capacity will go, though they may not be familiar with some of the argot of the lower levels. Of course, all four levels are language, but that is possible because "language" has […]  ( 11 min )
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    How AI Could Help China and Russia Meddle in U.S. Elections
    ChatGPT and similar AI programs give propagandists and intelligence agents a powerful new tool for interfering in politics. The clock is ticking on learning to spot this disinformation before the 2024 election
    FEMA Disaster Money Flowing Again after Budget Standoff
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency will resume funding long-term rebuilding projects after withholding funds since August
    Bringing Mars Rocks to Earth Could Cost an Astronomical $11 Billion
    NASA’s Perseverance rover has collected valuable samples, but a new report says the plan to fetch them is unworkable
    Beyond Pluto, New Horizons Gets a Reprieve from NASA
    NASA has reversed course on plans to curtail the New Horizons spacecraft’s planetary science studies following a rebellion among the mission’s leaders
    How Can We Trust AI If We Don't Know How It Works
    Trust is built on social norms and basic predictability. AI is typically not designed with either
    Climate Disruptions Are Especially Dangerous for the Opioid Epidemic
    Drug users must be considered in health and climate preparedness efforts
    Mars Sample-Return Missions Could Reduce Tensions with China on Earth
    The U.S. may not beat China at retrieving Martian rocks first, according to an independent review board’s conclusion. But the U.S. can still lead with an exchange of samples here on Earth
    New 6G Networks Are in the Works. Can They Destroy Dead Zones for Good?
    Next-generation 6G technology could “enable applications that we may not even imagine today”
    This Year's Physics Nobel Awards Scientists for Slicing Reality into Attoseconds
    Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier split the award for their ability to picture nature in a billionth of a billionth of a second
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    The SEC Had a Busy Week
    Whistleblowers, WhatsApp, SPAC projections, bribery, a new Sculptor bid, AI for hedge funds and an ethics competition.  ( 2 min )
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    Brunnian Links at MOVES
    The Museum of Mathematics organizes a biannual conference in recreational mathematics called MOVES: Mathematics Of Various Entertaining Subjects. Being a math-recreatinalist myself, I attend all of them. The last one was held in August 2023 and was devoted to the mathematics of Fiber Arts. A few years ago, I wouldn’t have believed I had something […]  ( 6 min )
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    The connection between the psychological concept of “generic language” and the problem of overgeneralization from research studies
    A couple years ago I suggested: A quick fix in science communication: Switch from the present to the past tense. Here’s an example. A paper was published, “Māori and Pacific people in New Zealand have a higher risk of hospitalisation … Continue reading →  ( 17 min )
    Call for Participation: Crowd-sourcing “Wisdom of the Crowd” mechanisms. Win $10,000.
    Igor Grossmann writes: Together with colleagues from Innsbruck, Vienna, and Waterloo, we are launching an exciting new project and we would like to invite you to participate in (and your PostDocs, PhDs and other team members): it’s a crowd analysis … Continue reading →  ( 12 min )
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    America’s Bad Math Scores Are a Problem, Experts Say
    Math scores among American students — which had been stagnant for more than a decade — are now getting worse. Several largely overlooked reports raise alarms about how Americans’ disdain for math is a threat to national security, while the number of jobs in math occupations is quickly increasing.  ( 16 min )
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    Underlying Skills
    Your focus seems to be on propositional knowledge but there’s also procedural or embodied knowing (e.g. that underpins skills), tacit knowing (incl. instinct & intuition), collective or distributed knowing (how we operate and negotiate with others and the world) and metacognition? Tim Fawns I got a good response on X to my last post. Tim … Continue reading Underlying Skills →  ( 6 min )
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    Creating Interactive Radar Charts in R with the ‘fmsb’ Library
    Introduction Continue reading: Creating Interactive Radar Charts in R with the ‘fmsb’ Library
    How to use R in Google Colab?
    Introduction Greetings, humanists, social and data scientists! Ever imagined a world where any computer with an internet browser could be your playground for programming in R? Believe it, because this is your reality! Google Colab enables you t... Continue reading: How to use R in Google Colab?
    Elliptic cyclide by inversion of a torus
    An ... Continue reading: Elliptic cyclide by inversion of a torus  ( 7 min )
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    first-ever Blanton–Hogg group meeting?
    Today was the first-ever Blanton–Hogg group meeting. But it was the first ever , since I missed the first two for health and travel reasons. It was great! Tardugno (NYU) showed simulations of gas disks with embedded planets. The planets affect the disk, and the disk causes the planets to interact. Daunt (NYU) showed that his method for inferring (simultaneously) the spectrum, tellurics, and radial velocities in stellar spectra all . I am stoked! Novara (NYU) showed that he has a bug in his code! But we had a good discussion inspired by that bug about surfaces of section in a real dynamics problem. Gandhi (NYU) showed us a paper with questionable claims about the CMB light passing through galaxy halos?notfor meworks  ( 14 min )
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    RWC 2023 Predictions for Week 5
    Team Ratings for Week 5 The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference New Zealand 19.21 16.32 2.90 Ireland 18.17 15.46 2.70 South Africa 17.93 16.35 […] RWC 2023 Predictions for Week 5 first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
    Bunnings NPC Predictions for the Quarter-Finals
    Team Ratings for the Quarter-Finals The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference Wellington 12.13 8.72 3.40 Canterbury 6.95 9.44 -2.50 Waikato 4.58 3.71 0.90 Bay […] Bunnings NPC Predictions for the Quarter-Finals first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
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    A Fertility Reckoning
    Those who consume too much alcohol or other recreational drugs often make excuses. Like “I’m no worse than many others”, “I still manage to get to work most days”, or “Let’s wait til my problem gets worse, like I can no longer walk”, or “They’ll soon make a version without bad side effects”. Such folks can benefit from associates pushing them to a

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    Familial inference
    An ISBA-BNP webinar on Wednesday, 4 October, at 17:00 UTC by my friend Steve McEachern: Familial inference: Tests for hypotheses on a family of centers Many scientific disciplines face a replicability crisis. While these crises have many drivers, we focus on one. Statistical hypotheses are translations of scientific hypotheses into statements about one or more […]  ( 7 min )
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    Familial inference
    An ISBA-BNP webinar on Wednesday, 4 October, at 17:00 UTC by my friend Steve McEachern: Familial inference: Tests for hypotheses on a family of centers Many scientific disciplines face a replicability crisis. While these crises have many drivers, we focus on one. Statistical hypotheses are translations of scientific hypotheses into statements about one or more […]  ( 7 min )
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    14 Dessert Bar Recipes That Are Easier Than Cookies (But Just as Delicious)
    These 14 dessert bars range from fruity and chewy to full of chocolate. Whether you want a quick weeknight dessert or you're baking for a crowd, you're sure to find a winner.  ( 14 min )
    Bánh Mì Khong (Bánh Mì Bread)
    Bánh Mì Khong's (Bánh Mì Bread's) tender crumb and shatteringly crisp exterior is perfect for making bánh mì sandwiches.  ( 22 min )
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    How To Win NanoWrimo — Tips for Beginners
    NanoWrimo is coming up in November and once again I feel the pull to participate. I am not affiliated to the organisation behind this… Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Want to Persuade? Use the World’s Most Powerful Word
    5 ways to use this little three-letter powerhouse to empower readers to act Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    How to Handle Writer’s Block Based on a Neuroscience Perspective
    Because creativity can’t be forced. But you can stimulate it Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Book Signings Are Worthless
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    The Forgotten Dessert Loved by a Roaring '20s 'It Girl'
    THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. A friend recently gifted me a recipe booklet from 1941 called Bananas … How to Serve Them. Published by the Meloripe Fruit Company, it features 56 banana recipes, as well as helpful tips like how to gauge a banana’s ripeness, and how to “flute” bananas to make them more presentable when serving (use a fork to draw lines down the sides of a peeled banana, then slice crosswise into “dainty crinkle-edged rounds.” Who knew?) Many of the savory recipes in the book, like Banana Meatloaf and “Salmon Salad Tropical,” have been lost to history, for good reason. The desserts are more familiar to a modern palate—for the most part. Nestled among banana cream pies, milks…  ( 24 min )
    Suribachiyama Tumulus in Tokyo, Japan
    Home to numerous museums, temples, and the oldest zoo in Japan, Ueno Park reigns supreme as one of Tokyo’s top tourist attractions. Most likely, any visitor to the city finds themselves walking in this park sooner or later, at least once during their trip. Once part of the huge temple complex of Kan’ei-ji, the park itself boasts plenty of interesting landmarks, from an abandoned train station to the face-only Great Buddha. There is another unusual attraction hiding in plain sight, where most visitors simply walk past unaware of its existence. The Suribachiyama tumulus, also referred to as the “Old Tomb on Mount Suribachi” in the description on its historical marker, sits inconspicuously along the paths in Ueno Park leading up to the zoo and the museums. Were it not for the sign, it could easily be mistaken for a regular hill, complete with simple benches on top. It is, however, a legitimate archaeological site, estimated to be around 1,500 years old. Having been severely damaged throughout its history, no excavation has officially taken place here, leaving it a bit of a mystery. It is apparent, though, that it is a keyhole-type burial mound typical of the Kofun period of Japan, and a handful of pottery sherds have been found at the site.  ( 13 min )
    Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Brandon, Colorado
    On a quiet hilltop in eastern Colorado, scarcely distinguishable from the plains surrounding it, lies a small granite monument. Adorned with the profile of a Native American with a feather headdress, it reads “SAND CREEK BATTLE GROUND / NOV 29&30, 1864”. However, what happened here in 1864 was hardly a battle. The name of the National Historic Site containing this monument bears a more accurate name for this event: the Sand Creek Massacre. By the 1951 Treaty of Fort Laramie, the Cheyenne and Arapahoe held most of eastern Colorado and other land in the Great Plains. With the Pikes Peak Gold Rush bringing thousands more white settlers to the territory, Colorado officials were looking for ways to get more territory from the Indigenous people. Efforts to extract more land were met with fierc…  ( 15 min )
    Cactus Jack's Family Fun Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Pulling up to Cactus Jack’s Family Fun Center on the western outskirts of Oklahoma City, it’s hard to distinguish the facility from any other semi-suburban arcade that rings cities across the country. But the unassuming exterior of the building masks a passion for competitive pinball that is matched by only a few locations across the entire southwest. Cactus Jack’s bills itself as Oklahoma’s oldest arcade, having operated in the same location since 1974. For most of its history, it was a traditional arcade, rentable for birthday parties and events, and even today most of the facility is still devoted to a standard array of now-classic arcade games and children's prizes. However, as the allure of arcades declined by the 2000s, Cactus Jack's reoriented itself around pinball. It now boasts the largest collection of modern pinball machines in the state, and one of the 10 largest public collections in the country. Today, the collection rivals those found at many of America's biggest pinball museums, although its commercial focus means it places a heavier weight on newer games and modern classics, as opposed to the vintage games found in similar locations countrywide. In 2015, the arcade became the host site of the first competitive pinball tournament ever held in Oklahoma, and it continues to host both national and regional tournaments, as well as meetings of the Oklahoma Pinball Enthusiasts Club.  ( 14 min )
    Greenbrier County Courthouse in Lewisburg, West Virginia
    In the late 19th century, the mysterious death of Zona Heaster Shue raised the perplexing question: Did she die of natural causes, or was it murder? It was true Zona's mother, Mary J. Heaster, never approved of her daughter's marriage to Erasmus Trout Shue, but did he kill her? On the fateful day of Zona's death in 1897, Trout Shue asked a neighbor to call on his wife at home. When the young man walked inside, he found Zona dead on the floor.  Curiously, Shue prevented a thorough examination of the body and helped dress her with a high collar and veil "tied in a large bow under her chin." Despite his efforts, witnesses reported that Zona's head was noticeably "loose upon the neck." She was buried with no charges filed against her husband, but Mary Heaster knew his secret—her daughter's spirit appeared to her, revealing foul play.  Upon exhumation and autopsy, Zona's broken neck and crushed windpipe provided clear evidence that she, indeed, had been murdered. Trout Shue was put on trial, and Mary Heaster's testimony of her daughter's visits from beyond the grave told the real account.  Within an hour, the jury convicted Trout Shue of first-degree murder, sentencing him to life in prison. This bizarre Greenbrier County case is the only trial in which ghostly testimony led to a murderer's conviction.  ( 13 min )
    Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards in Bergamo, Italy
    Accademia Carrara is the flagship art museum in the city of Bergamo. The more than 300 items on display consist mainly of paintings and sculptures, but there is also an outlier: the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards.  The original deck of cards is from the mid-15th century, and it was created by a painter by the name of Bembo Bonifacio. However, before the end of the 15th century, three cards had gone missing, and another painter, Antonio Cicognara, decided to re-produce the missing cards. This deck of tarot cards was originally produced for the Sforza family, and it is believed some human figures are actually portraits of several members of this aristocratic family.  Subsequently, the Visconti family acquired possession of the deck. These cards are a valuable testimony of what courtesans used to do to entertain themselves in their palaces, but there is more to it than this.   In fact, they also offer a glimpse into what was considered proper or fashionable at the time, and what the dwellings must have been like. At this juncture, it is important to stress that tarot cards were not used in cartomancy and divination until the 18th century, which means that these cards were used for card games—alas, the rules were not recorded. It is mind-boggling to think these cards were used in games, as it is more appropriate to think of them as miniature works of art. Within the constraints of an 87-millimeter by 176-millimeter canvas, the details are extremely intricate, and the materials used include silver and gold.  Upon close inspection, one can appreciate the careful punching work that creates beautiful geometric patterns. A complete deck of tarot cards has 78 cards: 14 cards for each of the four suits (aka Minor Arcana), and 22 symbolic cards depicting human archetypes (aka Major Arcana). At present, the deck is divided as follows: 26 cards at Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, 35 cards at the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York, and 13 cards are privately owned. Four cards from the deck are missing.  ( 14 min )
    In Early Modern Russia, Witches Were Men and Belief in Magic Was Universal
    This story was originally published on The Conversation and appears here under a Creative Commons license. The word “witches” makes many Americans think of women working in league with the devil. But that hasn’t always been the face of sorcery. Most of Catholic and Protestant Europe embraced the idea of magic as a satanic craft practiced by women, and strong, independent women were kept in line through such accusations. In Orthodox Russia, however, accusers overwhelmingly blamed men for bewitching them and held different ideas of where the power of “magic” came from. Evidence about Russians’ belief in witchcraft survives in all kinds of documents from the 12th to the 18th centuries: sermons; historical chronicles and tales; stories of saints’ lives; laws and decrees; manuals of her…  ( 22 min )
    Podcast: Searching for Squids with Sarah McAnulty
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we go on a journey through the depths of the ocean, meeting a different squid deity at each stop along the way. Our guide is bonafide cephalopod expert, biologist, and science educator Sarah McAnulty. Learn more: Sarah is teaching a course this fall about the creatures that live in the deep sea. It starts October 3, 2023. Use promo code CEPHALOPODCAST when you sign up to take 15 percent off. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 15 min )
    The Atlas Obscura Crossword: October Themeless
    Atlas Obscura’s weekly crossword comes to us from Natan Last, a writer who also helps develop policy and digital products for refugees and asylum seekers. His work can be found in The Atlantic, Los Angeles Review of Books, The New Yorker, and other publications, and he's currently working on a nonfiction book about crosswords. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that may contain the answer. Happy solving!  ( 12 min )
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    Giant Satellite Outshines Most Stars in the Sky
    At times, the enormous BlueWalker 3 telecommunications satellite is brighter than some of the most iconic stars visible from Earth
    Climate Disasters Threaten to Widen U.S. Wealth Gap
    About one in five U.S. counties are both socially vulnerable and highly exposed to natural disasters, which could “compound existing inequities,” the Department of the Treasury says in a new report
    An mRNA Pioneer Discusses How Her Work Led to the COVID Vaccines
    Biochemist Katalin Karikó and her colleague Drew Weissman were recently awarded a $3-million Breakthrough Prize for their work
    The State of Large Language Models
    We present the latest updates on ChatGPT, Bard and other competitors in the artificial intelligence arms race.
    The Assumptions You Bring into Conversation with an AI Bot Influence What It Says
    A new study reveals an “AI placebo effect”: the same chatbot will respond differently depending on its users’ assumptions about artificial intelligence
    It's Time to Hear from Social Scientists about UFOs
    Whether or not UFOs exist, we need to pay attention to how they are influencing our politics and culture
    Scientists behind mRNA COVID Vaccines Win 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
    Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman were awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for mRNA vaccine discoveries that made highly effective COVID vaccines possible
    'AI Anxiety' Is on the Rise--Here's How to Manage It
    Rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence have prompted big questions about the future of work and even human creativity. Experts have suggestions for how to manage all these unknowns
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    Get DataCamp Premium for Just $1!
    The best learning investment you’ll ever make. For one week only, get unlimited access to DataCamp for one month for just $1. Regular subscription resumes after first month. Running until October 8, 2023, online data science and AI learning platform DataCamp is offering its premium subscription for only $1. With DataCamp Premium, you ... Continue reading: Get DataCamp Premium for Just $1!  ( 8 min )
    Horizontal Boxplots in R using the Palmer Penguins Data Set
    Introduction Continue reading: Horizontal Boxplots in R using the Palmer Penguins Data Set
    The torus and the elliptic cyclide
    The most used parameterization of the ordinary torus (the donut) is: ... Continue reading: The torus and the elliptic cyclide  ( 7 min )
    Summarising Dates with Missing Values
    This blog post is just a note that when you try to do a grouped summary of a date variable but some groups have all missing values, it will return Inf. This means that the summary will not show up as an NA and this can cause issues in analysis ... Continue reading: Summarising Dates with Missing Values  ( 7 min )
    Diffusion models in ESGtoolkit + announcements
    Diffusion models in ESGtoolkit + announcements. Continue reading: Diffusion models in ESGtoolkit + announcements
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    Beneath every application of causal inference to ML lies a ridiculously hard social science problem
    This is Jessica. Zach Lipton gave a talk at an event on human-centered AI at the University of Chicago the other day that resonated with me, in which he commented on the adoption of causal inference to solve machine learning … Continue reading →  ( 14 min )
    How did some of this goofy psychology research become so popular? I think it’s a form of transubstantiation.
    OK, more on junk science. Sorry! But it’s been in the news lately, and people keep emailing me about it. For those of you who want some more technical statistics content, here are some recent unpublished papers to keep you … Continue reading →  ( 28 min )
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    Target closings leave community gaps
    Plus: A pickup truck strikes a Metro Transit bus, killing one; Prairie Island Indian Community nears completion of the tribe’s net zero carbon project; Minneapolis Farmers Market attendee stabbed; and more.  ( 6 min )
    ‘We fought a long battle to free the plants’: Minnesota cannabis businesses celebrate recreational marijuana legalization
    Saturday's Legacy Cannabis Cup was the first installment of the event since recreational marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, and there was a palpable excitement for the budding industry's future among the gathered entrepreneurs.  ( 26 min )
    While federal government stays open — at least for a while — Congress faces rocky road
    The short-term funding bill expires on Nov. 17, and there’s no guarantee lawmakers in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate will come to an agreement on how to fund the federal budget before that deadline.  ( 18 min )
    A South St. Paul rendering plant inspired a new Minnesota odor law. Now comes the hard part
    How, exactly, does one define when a smell is not just bad, but "interferes with the enjoyment of life?” Lawmakers and state regulators are trying — at least in the Twin Cities metro area — to take on odor that invades everyday life.  ( 25 min )
    Substance use disorder recovery startup Kyros lands $10.5 million in funding to grow tech platform
    Kyros, a platform that connects people to substance use disorder peer recovery specialists, will use the raise to expand service access.  ( 11 min )
    A Green New Deal for Public Schools is investment we need
    Ecological justice solutions are not a new idea for MPS, which has a history of implementing green school initiatives. With more federal funding, we could take these initiatives to the level that reality requires.  ( 13 min )
    Charles Schulz’s first ‘Peanuts’ comic strip debuts on Oct. 2, 1950
    It featured a group of 3-to-5-year-old characters, inspired by Charles Schulz’s childhood in the Twin Cities.  ( 10 min )
    Help us start the Fall Member Drive strong!
    Support the news you rely on.  ( 5 min )
    Some Twin Cities runners brave the heat despite cancellation of annual marathon, 10-mile events
    Plus: Como Park High School volleyball coach charged with criminal sexual conduct; U of M students moved into Identity Dinkytown apartment; fungal infection seen in more Minnesota dogs; and more.  ( 10 min )
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    SBF’s Defense Will Be Tough
    Also Su Zhu, Ackman/Musk X SPARC, Lordstown and Dumb Money.  ( 2 min )
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    *The Creator* (movie review with spoilers)
    This movie was deeper and more philosophical than I was expecting.  Imagine a Buddhism that decides the AIs represent the true renunciation of desire, and thus embody the Buddhist ideal.  Globally, the AIs ally themselves with the Buddhist nations, now unified under a “Republic of New Asia” banner.  Mostly it looks like Vietnam (water buffalo), […] The post *The Creator* (movie review with spoilers) appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments I thought this review was good for the discussion of what's ... by Matt In reply to PK. >a country that wouldn't exist now without ... by Derek227 In reply to Bilbo b.. This movie is getting absolutely ... by Derek22 In reply to M. But Michael Crichton's 1973 movie is great! by cthulhu Youtuber “The Critical Drinker” has a semi-positive review. ... by mikeInThe716 Plus 10 more...  ( 7 min )
    Monday assorted links
    1. Overview of Robert Putnam.  Interesting piece. 2. Okie-dokie. 3. And (same source) thwarted markets in everything? 4. The Joseph Walker podcast with Katalin Karikó.  Redux. 5. “Harvard ranked 248th out of the 248 schools that were ranked. Not only did Harvard rank last, but FIRE singled us out for special scorn, stating that Harvard’s score was six standard […] The post Monday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Cancelled for wongthink. You seriously think ... by Roger Sweeny In reply to Fake Bill. Do you mean free speech is only for ... by Gridlock In reply to Bill. Yes, Harvard is an evangelical university. by Roger Sweeny In reply to RAD. “Penn is not the hero of her story” ... by Tom T. In reply to Demosthenes. Yes, this article seemed ... by y81 Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Work From Home Works
    It took firms decades to adjust to electricity by redesigning factories, products, and workflows to take full advantage of the new possibilities. Similarly, the benefits of work from home start to come most profoundly when expensive offices can be shrunk, employers can draw from a much larger pool of workers and workers can adjust when […] The post Work From Home Works appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to superdestroyer. Data is better than anecdotes, ... by dan1111 In reply to Clay. this is widely assumed to be behind all the ... by wormbridge In reply to nf. can I ask what you do please? by wormbridge In reply to JC. great point on the end. I think I've read ... by wormbridge In reply to Felix Melior. I seem to have an amazing ability ... by Hazel Meade Plus 10 more... Related Stories The need for hospital price transparency The PayPal StableCoin Ayn Rand on the Antitrust Laws  ( 8 min )
    PEPFAR has been a great achievement
    PEPFAR is the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, started by George W. Bush in 2003. Overseen by the State Department, the program provides treatment for HIV-AIDS and derivative maladies (such as tuberculosis) through training, medical infrastructure, support for orphans and vulnerable children, and, most important, antiretroviral drugs. By some estimates, the program has saved 25 million […] The post PEPFAR has been a great achievement appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Ricardo. The brains of the Kusher family is ... by Cancelled for wongthink Sorry to rain on your parade…but PEPFAR was just Kabuki ... by Cancelled for wongthink My reaction when I see “OWS” is to expand the initialism to ... by BReed The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) under George H. W. ... by a different gladwell In reply to Ricardo. ” but what does Jared Kushner have to ... by JWatts Plus 10 more... Related Stories The need for hospital price transparency What should I ask Patrick McKenzie? States with high (low) rates of reporter mental illness  ( 7 min )
    Sentences to ponder, scientific fraud edition
    In 2015, a big team of researchers tried to redo 100 psychology studies, and about 60% failed to replicate. This finding made big waves and headlines, and it’s already been cited nearly 8,000 times. But the next time someone brings it up, ask them to name as many of the 100 studies as they can. My bet […] The post Sentences to ponder, scientific fraud edition appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Rich Berger. From the favorite news source of TC: ... by Rich Berger In reply to HB. The replication crisis is only part of the ... by kwazii In reply to joan. Shhh. Don't tell anybody about the ... by Apply_Same_to_Economists I mean, I'm not going to read the article, but the excerpted ... by Steve Winwood In reply to SB. You probably recognize that you will only ... by Apply_Same_to_Economists Plus 10 more... Related Stories A new estimate of costs from global warming Why have economically declining regions turned toward right-wing parties? Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue  ( 7 min )
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    Nobel Prize winner Gregg Semenza tallies tenth retraction
    It’s Nobel Prize week, and the work behind mRNA COVID-19 vaccines has just earned the physiology or medicine prize. But this is Retraction Watch, so that’s not what this post is about. A Nobel prize-winning researcher whose publications have come under scrutiny has retracted his 10th paper for issues with the data and images.  Gregg … Continue reading Nobel Prize winner Gregg Semenza tallies tenth retraction  ( 8 min )
    One year later, bioinformatics journal with unclear leadership yet to retract plagiarized article
    On Aug. 17, 2022, Nicki Tiffin received a notification that she had published a new study. The problem? She had never submitted an article to the journal in which the paper appeared.  A year later, despite efforts by Tiffin and others, the journal has not responded to retraction requests, and the article remains online. Further … Continue reading One year later, bioinformatics journal with unclear leadership yet to retract plagiarized article  ( 11 min )
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    The 10 Most Underrated Movies of The 1970s
    The 1970s is a revered period in the canon of cinema. It is an era defined by auteurs having complete control of their artistic craft. ‘70s cinema, often cited as New Hollywood, shaped the collective consciousness of the power and role of a film director. Not only are there undeniable works of art across the […]  ( 10 min )
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    A more effective experimental design for engineering a cell into a new state
    By focusing on causal relationships in genome regulation, a new AI method could help scientists identify new immunotherapy techniques or regenerative therapies.  ( 10 min )
    Is AI in the eye of the beholder?
    Study shows users can be primed to believe certain things about an AI chatbot’s motives, which influences their interactions with the chatbot.  ( 10 min )
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    Mental anguish from having too many English words in Japanese
    One thing I revel in about the English language is the huge number of loanwords it has:  French, Latin, Greek, Native American, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Kurdish, Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Irish, Swedish, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Maori, Hebrew, Yiddish, Afrikaans, Zulu, Swahili, and so on and on […]  ( 11 min )
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    little misc list 10-02-23
    Dev Cheatsheets (github)📌 “A collection of code snippets and CLI guides for quick and easy reference while coding” PlayingCards.io (privacy policy) 📌 “Play any tabletop game online with friends.” The Garden of Computational Delights 📌 “Beneath the utilitarian purpose of computation, computing is also a source of delight and wonder.” S5: A Simple Standards-Based Slide Show System 📌 “...a slide show format based entirely on XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript” 100+ lesser known but useful websites 📌  ( 2 min )
    it was supposed to be simple
    After this brief follow-up to the last not so simple test, I’ll be back with some new links for ya. 😎  ( 1 min )
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    Why the YA graphic novel “Kiss Number 8” should not be removed from my town’s middle school library
    If you’re going to join a call to have a book removed from a school library, you should do your homework first. That means reading the book –  all 305 pages, not just the one and a half pages someone else photocopied and distributed in a letter of complaint addressed to the community. The library […]  ( 12 min )
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    Searching for Wisconsin’s Dugout Canoes
    For the last five years, two researchers in Wisconsin have been searching for dugouts, a type of canoe carved from a single tree trunk. What started as 11 documented canoes has now grown to 80. The boats offer a glimpse into Indigenous culture — and the environment — before Europeans arrived in North America.  ( 17 min )
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    How Do You Know?
    This question can be asked at different levels of generality. “It is raining,” you may say; or, “The climate is warming.” You may know it is raining because you have just been outside or you have looked out the window or you have checked your weather app. You may know that the climate is warming … Continue reading How Do You Know? →  ( 6 min )
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    Sylvie and Bruno, by Lewis Carroll
    Two siblings alternate between fantasy and the real world after their father is the victim of a political conspiracy.  ( 2 min )
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    A Halloween Carol
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    ELLIS PhD Program
    The ELLIS PhD Program is now accepting applications. ELLIS PhDs are co-supervised by one ELLIS fellow/scholar/unit faculty and one ELLIS fellow/scholar/member, both based in Europe. The ELLIS initiative has the goal to foster and educate the best talent in machine learning and related research areas by pairing outstanding students with leading academic and industrial researchers […]  ( 6 min )
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    Four Uses For Personal Tax Assets
    Any stream of financial payments can be turned into an asset, by selling a transferable right to receive that stream of payments. For example, from the stream of tax payments that each individual citizen pays to the government each year, we could create “personal tax assets” (PTAs). These are rights to have part of this stream of money diverted to you. (We need not bundle such assets with any control rights over the target taxpayer, how much they owe, or how their taxes are collected.)
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    What Is a Fiction Theme (And What Isn’t)?
    And why is it so important for storytellers to get this right? Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    When Writing Feels Too Hard, Here’s How to Keep Going Every Single Day
    Quitting is not an option Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    A dangerous degree of accidental intelligence
    Henry Farrell and Cosma Shalizi, "Behold the AI Shoggoth", The Economist 6/21/2023 ("The academics argue that large language models have much older cousins in markets and bureaucracies"): An internet meme keeps on turning up in debates about the large language models (LLMS) that power services such OpenAI’s ChatGPT and the newest version of Microsoft’s Bing […]  ( 9 min )
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    Oxford fact of the day, medieval murder edition
    The research suggests that Oxford’s student population was by far the most lethally violent social or professional group in any of the three cities. The team behind the Medieval Murder Maps – a digital resource that plots crime scenes based on translated investigations from 700-year-old coroners’ inquests – estimate the per capita homicide rate in Oxford to have […] The post Oxford fact of the day, medieval murder edition appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Reading the paper helps,. It's like the women are ... by Equestrian In reply to mkt42. Good question. In terms of push factors, ... by M In reply to Equestrian. I was going to say the same thing. by jjjackson In reply to Cherry-Pickers-R-Us. Why ignore suicide stats, ... by rsm In reply to mkt42. So we just kill ourselves now, in this ... by rsm Plus 10 more...  ( 7 min )
    Sunday assorted links
    1. NSF partners with the Institute for Progress to test new mechanisms for funding research and innovation. 2. Two-minute AI-generated podcast about the jazz music of Sun Ra.  From Trellis. 3. Gideon Lewis-Kraus on scientific misconduct (New Yorker).  Excellent piece. 4. “State partisanship and COVID vaccination rates are strongly predictive of COVID death rates even […] The post Sunday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to MikeP. Father of many kids here. Their lives ... by Pillow Lasers In reply to JFA. So are we just looking at another noise ... by rsm In reply to Charlie Munger: The Sequel. Morning or afternoon ... by Reason Closing in on three years of discussion and debate and COVID-19 ... by Stan Greer In reply to Skeptical American. Nate Silver's political views ... by SXS Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Meta AI plus glasses
    Okay this is sick pic.twitter.com/IUv29cLIeA — Daniel (@growing_daniel) September 28, 2023 The post Meta AI plus glasses appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Phil C.. 1 & 2, yes. 3 & 4 not really; it ... by Good comment In reply to Pipsterate. I have face recognition blindness – ... by Defektor In reply to blue jay. A lot of people – like the vast ... by Sean In reply to Derek228. I wouldn’t worry. Chemtrails, ... by Joe Bush In reply to Phil C.. The not-so-unstoppable force of ... by dystopian replicant love triangle Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Productivity of Online Education Increases *Building God: Demystifying AI for Decision Makers* The best sentence I read today (so far)  ( 6 min )
    A new estimate of costs from global warming
    The paper, by David J. Winter and Manuela Kiehl, is titled “Long-term Macroeconomic Effects of Shifting Temperature Anomaly Distributions.”  I’ve posted a few papers showing results like “5 to 10 percent of global gdp by 2100” (try here and here), and I promised I would pass along further and different estimates.  Here is the abstract: […] The post A new estimate of costs from global warming appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Error_Spotting. I never said anything against ... by No In reply to AR6. Hmmm. On that page you find: “Mean air ... by Error_Spotting In reply to schmedly amongst academics. Addendum, the fish ... by schmedly amongst academics In reply to Error_Spotting. AR6 12.5.2 Emergence of Climatic ... by AR6 In reply to Error_Spotting. Read the pages and IPCC report ... by Error_Spotting Plus 10 more... Related Stories Why have economically declining regions turned toward right-wing parties? Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue *Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy*  ( 7 min )
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    The Free 2-Rig on One Object
    What is a 2-rig, and why is the free 2-rig on one object the category of Schur functors?  ( 11 min )
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    The Free 2-Rig on One Object
    What is a 2-rig, and why is the free 2-rig on one object the category of Schur functors?  ( 11 min )
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    “Wait, is everybody wearing glasses nowadays?”
    Paul Alper points to this fun news article by Andrew Van Dam, who runs the “Department of Data” column for the Washington Post. Van Dam writes: According to our analysis of more than 110,000 responses to the National Health Interview … Continue reading →  ( 13 min )
    “Stockholm’s Replication Games”
    Dan Klein points us to this event announced by Abel Brodeur and Anna Dreber: On October 26th 2023 we will organize the Stockholm’s Replication Game at the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden. Participants will be matched with other researchers working … Continue reading →  ( 9 min )
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    New Wildlife Tracker Powers Itself as Animals Walk, Trot and Run
    A battery-free GPS may change the game for tracking elusive animals
    Fungi Make Safer Fireproofing Material
    Scientists are now growing mycelium, the fungal root network, into fire-retardant sheets to provide a safer, nontoxic way to protect buildings
    Mutated Gene That Causes Webbed Limbs in Humans May Have Given Bats Wings
    A key genetic mutation—harmful in humans—may have opened the sky to bats
    Some Metals Mysteriously Heal Their Own Cracks
    Scientists accidentally discover metals that mend themselves without human intervention
    Fish Skin Can Heal Other Animals' Eye Injuries
    Tilapia skin’s collagen can aid in healing burns, fixing heart valves, and more—and now it can be used for repairing corneas
    Science News Briefs from around the World: October 2023
    Mammals munching on dinosaurs in China, Greenland’s melted past, coral catastrophe in Florida, and much more in this month’s Quick Hits
    Readers Respond to the May 2023 Issue
    Letters to the editors for the May 2023 issue of Scientific American
    New Chemical Process Offers Hope for Mixed-Plastics Recycling
    A molecular additive allows different kinds of plastic to be recycled together
    Ancient Honey-and-Vinegar Combo Could Actually Treat Infected Wounds
    An age-old remedy that was prescribed by Hippocrates may be a cheap alternative to antibiotics for those with chronic wounds
    Above-Elbow Bionic Arm Can Control Every Finger
    Researchers have created the first nerve-controlled prosthetic hand that can be used in daily life
    A Fictional Psychological Thriller about the Rise of AI
    Why we’re seduced by nature’s toxins, horror stories for winter solstice, and more books out this month
    History: October 2023
    Earth as a zoo; sunburned eyes
    Cannibalistic Dads May Be Contributing to Hellbender Salamander Declines
    Male hellbender salamanders normally tend their young, but lately they’ve been devouring them instead
    For Health Equity, Location Matters
    A special package explores problems and solutions to the geography of injustice
    Pipelines Touted as Carbon Capture Solution Spark Uncertainty and Opposition
    Federal investment in carbon capture could help fight climate change, but this technology is facing fierce opposition
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    How a canceled panel on sex plays into censorship by the right: A guest post
    In case you didn’t get the memo, the presidents of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) and the Canadian Anthropology Society (CASCA) want you to stop talking about sex already.  Or at least they want anthropologists to stop.  Ellie Kincaid reported last week for Retraction Watch that a panel presentation entitled “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby: … Continue reading How a canceled panel on sex plays into censorship by the right: A guest post  ( 12 min )
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    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Gabe O
    Small typo in exercise 8.4.D. A space missing between "Suppose" and "\pi".  ( 14 min )
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    adaR: An accurate, fast and WHATWG-compliant URL parser
    The other week, I found an interesting looking library on GitHub. ada-url, a Continue reading: adaR: An accurate, fast and WHATWG-compliant URL parser  ( 9 min )

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    just another simple test
    I hope you’ll forgive me John but I’m using your ‘simple test’ post to see if this simple test provides the desired result. Thanks!  ( 1 min )
    linkylove 09-30-23
    Dude’s got an eye for beauty! 😎 jamie's epic web zone 📌 Blog•Feistel•Party thecozy.cat ⇾ Cyuucat  ( 1 min )
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    Bounding sums or integrals of non-negative quantities
    A common task in analysis is to obtain bounds on sums or integrals where is some simple region (such as an interval) in one or more dimensions, and is an explicit (and elementary) non-negative expression involving one or more variables (such as or , and possibly also some additional parameters. Often, one would be content […]  ( 28 min )
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    Bounding sums or integrals of non-negative quantities
    A common task in analysis is to obtain bounds on sums or integrals where is some simple region (such as an interval) in one or more dimensions, and is an explicit (and elementary) non-negative expression involving one or more variables (such as or , and possibly also some additional parameters. Often, one would be content […]  ( 28 min )
    Faculty positions at Rice, + annual Nobel speculation
    Trying to spread the word: The at Rice University in Houston, Texas invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions, one experimental and one theoretical, in the area of quantum science using atomic, molecular, or optical methods. This encompasses quantum information processing, quantum sensing, quantum networks, quantum transduction, quantum many-body physics, and quantum simulation conducted on a variety of platforms. The ideal candidates will intellectually connect AMO physics to topics in condensed matter and quantum information theory. In both searches, we seek outstanding scientists whose research will complement and extend existing quantum activities within the Department and across the University. In addition to developing an independent and vigorous research program, …  ( 10 min )
    machine-learning theory and practice
    Today I got invited to be on a panel discussion (hosted by Soledad Villar of JHU) with Alberto Bietti (Flatiron) about the theory and practice of machine learning. It was great! We talked about why ML works for scientific applications, and Bietti said something (obvious maybe) that I loved: Maybe ML only works because of properties of the . That is, maybe when we are analyzing ML methods we are looking in the wrong place, and we should be analyizing the data to which they are successfully applied? I made fun of interpretation in ML, and that led to interesting comments from both Bietti and the audience. Several audience members suggested taking something more like a approach to interpretation: How does the method work under interventions or in conditional situations? That's interesting; it isn't what a physicist would consider interpetation, but it might be sufficient in many cases.datacausal  ( 14 min )
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    semi-marathon d’Argentan 2023
    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    semi-marathon d’Argentan 2023
    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    The Four Pillars of Great Fiction
    Solid grounds for your castle of words. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Writing a Kick-Ass Query Letter
    The all-important basics to avoid dying on the slush pile Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Share your language
    If you can't make up your mind what to do about something, then in French you would say "je suis partagé":  I'm torn or divided over it.  You can't decide what to do about it.  You can't make up your mind whether to be pleased or angry with something.  But the verb "partager" means "to […]  ( 9 min )
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    Saturday assorted links
    1. Rating the Polish cities. 2. New jobs at Open Philanthropy. 3. Paul Krugman on interest rates (NYT).  I am not persuaded, but there is a coherent argument here and this is currently one of the most important questions. 4. New results on surging business formation during the pandemic. 5. Lex Fridman and Mark Zuckerberg […] The post Saturday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Colin C. The fed needs to “say no”…… by paddy “5. Lex Fridman and Mark Zuckerberg avatar chat.” Pretty ... by mkt42 In reply to Vik. Yesterday's NY Fed reverse Repo sale was ... by paddy In reply to Phil S.. Poe's Law strikes again, and the ... by y81 In reply to Cancelled for wongthink. You're talking about ... by Anonymous Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    The need for hospital price transparency
    Greater price transparency doesn’t have to cost much money upfront, as most of what is required is attention. A critical majority of Americans — including doctors, patients, politicians, media and hospital board members — needs to insist on this outcome. And I do mean insist. Just as, at some point, a critical mass of Americans demanded […] The post The need for hospital price transparency appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Kaleberg. there are about as many un-insured ... by sisterogersintersectionalneighborhoodfilmreviews In reply to Dino the Isaurian. People who do check for price ... by floccina In reply to JWatts. The MDs don't know because for most of ... by floccina In reply to JWatts. Did you ask them how much it would cost ... by somaguy “Who will be the Greta Thunberg of price transparency?” ... by dazed Plus 10 more... Related Stories The PayPal StableCoin Ayn Rand on the Antitrust Laws They are solving for the equilibrium  ( 7 min )
    The PayPal StableCoin
    PayPal customers can now transact in PayPal USD, a crypto stablecoin tied to the dollar. So which type of PayPal dollar, regular or crypto, is safer to hold? Surprisingly, the crypto dollar is backed by safer assets, gives you better rights in the event of a bankruptcy and is more transparent. The reason is not […] The post The PayPal StableCoin appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Bob. If you read computer security blogs. Rule #1 ... by Kaleberg In reply to OldCurmudgeon. And at the same time, you have to ... by Bob “I recently enlisted one of personal chargeback recovery ... by Williams smith Does the SEC consider PayPal USD to be a currency or security? ... by Terry In reply to Hadur. That sounds like an amazing 3D printer. ... by Hi Plus 10 more... Related Stories Ayn Rand on the Antitrust Laws Patents, Intellectual Property and the Rise of the Rent Seeking Society They are solving for the equilibrium  ( 8 min )
    *Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage*
    Have you ever visited a bookshop and noticed that a cover caught your attention in just the right way?  But then you say “Nah, I don’t want to read a book right now on that topic.”  But then you crack open the book and read a short amount and the quality of the work catches […] The post *Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage* appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Kevin. His “A Man of Good Hope” was also ... by a-non In reply to peri. You do not defend your dignity with your ... by mdap > I learned just how much it was the earlier white South ... by mdap In reply to mkt42. I didn’t know the Chinese did humor, ... by peri In reply to Calvin Hobbes. Yeah, and for those who don't know ... by Whatever Plus 10 more... Related Stories From my email, I will read this book Patents, Intellectual Property and the Rise of the Rent Seeking Society *Building God: Demystifying AI for Decision Makers*  ( 7 min )
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    10 Thriller Movie Classics You’ve Probably Never Seen
    Thrillers come in many shapes and sizes, ranging from films like Shadow of a Doubt to The Silence of the Lambs. Thrillers are interchangeable, sometimes dipping their toes in other genres such as action, horror, mystery, fantasy and western. But one thing any great thriller should have, is the audience’s attention. An effective thriller needs […]  ( 10 min )
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    Another Bunch of Math Jokes
    * * * —What’s the best way to get a math tutor?—An add! * * * —Why was the equal sign so humble?—Because she knew she wasn’t greater than or less than anyone else. * * * —Where do mathematicians go on vacation?—Times Square. * * * —Why do cheapskates make good math teachers?—Because they […]  ( 5 min )
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    Brooks Robinson, Earl Weaver, and a general principle of management
    Reading this mini-obituary of the great third baseman reminds me of a passage from Earl Weaver’s autobiography. It has a great passage . . . I don’t remember the exact words, but it’s relating some important game where Brooks Robinson … Continue reading →  ( 19 min )
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    Dambadarjaa Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital city, is a sprawling metropolis in the country's north-central region. Ulaanbaatar is home to all manner of housing, from the traditional felt tents known as ger to little log cabins in the hills and valleys. It's here that visitors can also find Dambadarjaa Monastery, one of the country's three main Khalkha Buddhist monasteries. The monastery here was established in the 1700s in a quiet northwestern section of Ulaanbaatar. The remains of a Buddhist spiritual leader, the Second Khalkha Jetsundampa, are interred here. Although Dambadarjaa is one of Ulaanbaatar's main monasteries, it is not as well known or visited as the capital's other monasteries. The monastery was ransacked in the 1930s during the Stalinist purges. Subsequently, new temples were built, and the newest temples are bright and colorful. While the older temples have fallen into disrepair, the newer ones beg to be visited. Around 50 monks live here and may unlock one of the temple doors for visitors. With a little renovation work, this could become a tourist attraction, but currently, the site dwells in obscurity.  ( 13 min )
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    Top 9 R packages (that every Data Scientist must know)
    Hey guys, welcome back to my R-tips newsletter. In today’s R-tip, I’m sharing the top 9 R packages that I use almost every day… You’re getting the cheat code to learning these R packages. Plus, I’m sharing a 200 lines of R code that shows how you can ... Continue reading: Top 9 R packages (that every Data Scientist must know)  ( 11 min )
    The UN’s proposed Multidimensional Vulnerability Index by @ellis2013nz
    The United Nations President of the General Assembly’s High-Level Panel on the development of a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index have (September 2023) released an Advanced Unedited Version of their Final Report, and along with it the scores on that... Continue reading: The UN’s proposed Multidimensional Vulnerability Index by @ellis2013nz  ( 8 min )
    Creating typewriter-styled maps in {ggplot2}
    A couple of months ago I read a Continue reading: Creating typewriter-styled maps in {ggplot2}  ( 10 min )
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    Why Do We Forget So Many of Our Dreams?
    We only remember a fraction of our dreams, and even those slip away if we don’t try to remember them—here’s why
    Why Do We Forget So Many of Our Dreams?
    We only remember a fraction of our dreams, and even those slip away if we don’t try to remember them—here’s why
    In War-Torn Ukraine, a Doctor Evacuates Children with Cancer
    A pediatric oncologist is racing against time to send scores of sick children out of Ukraine for medical aid.
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    Weekend reads: ‘The band of debunkers’; a superconductor retraction request; ‘the banality of bad-faith science’
    Would you consider a donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? The week at Retraction Watch featured: We also added The Retraction Watch Mass Resignations List. Our list of retracted or withdrawn COVID-19 papers is up to well over 350. There are more than 43,000 retractions in The Retraction Watch Database — which is now part of Crossref. … Continue reading Weekend reads: ‘The band of debunkers’; a superconductor retraction request; ‘the banality of bad-faith science’  ( 8 min )
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    Guidance and Art.
    Self-guidance, or simply guidance, is fundamental to systems for image generation including both diffusion-based image generators, such as the well known DALLE generator, and autoregressive image generators such as CM3leon. A technical definition of guidance is given below. While Guidance … Continue reading →  ( 8 min )

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    optimal formation for marathon records
    A fascinating experiment run (!) by researchers from Lyon and Torino, testing the impact of different pacer formations on the air drag of a specific runner, and leading to a predicted 4¼mn gain on a marathon for the optimal configuration. Inspired by (and in agreement with) the Nike Breaking2 and INEOS1:59 Challenge attempts. Of course, […]  ( 6 min )
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    New York City's Floods and Torrential Rainfall Explained
    Record-breaking rains caused major flash flooding in New York City, reminiscent of Hurricane Ida and a sign of what climate change will increasingly bring
    Government Shutdown Looms over Scientists
    A government shutdown would disrupt biomedical research and clinical trials as federal experimental facilities shuttered
    Government Shutdown Could Delay Climate Action
    EPA rules on clean cars, power plants and methane could face delays if there is a federal government shutdown because of budget turmoil in Congress
    Controversy Surrounds Blockbuster Superconductivity Claim
    Will a possible breakthrough for room-temperature superconducting materials hold up to scrutiny?
    Eaten, Crushed or Starved; Male Tarantulas Trade Their Life to Impregnate a Mate
    After eight years maturing in a burrow, male tarantulas venture out to mate, then die a cruel death
    Stop Trying to 'Find' Your Passion--There's a Better Way to Love What You Do
    Recognizing that interests are malleable and can be developed can make us more resilient, open and creative
    What Humans Lose When AI Writes for Us
    In Who Wrote This? linguist Naomi S. Baron discusses how artificial intelligence threatens our ability to express ourselves
    EPA's Critics Recycle Nonsense about Cost to Cut Pollution
    For decades industry has claimed that curbing pollution costs too much, but the reality has proven otherwise. Here we go again, this time on power plant carbon emissions
    Song of the Stars, Part 3: The Universe in all Senses
    An astronomy festival in Italy opted to make all of its events and workshops multisensory. They wanted to see whether sound, touch and smell can, like sight, transmit the wonders of the cosmos.
    How to See the 'Ring of Fire' Annular Solar Eclipse of October 14
    This annular solar eclipse will only reveal its full glory to a select few, but onlookers across much of the Western Hemisphere can catch a partial glimpse of the dazzling phenomenon
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    Generating Realistic Synthetic Data with ChatGPT
    A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Implementing Synthetic Data Generation Techniques with ChatGPT and Supporting Tools Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Dear Writer — Here’s Why You Should Fail More Often
    On playing it too safe Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    The Hook’s Magic: How To Grab Readers And Keep Them Engaged
    Your story’s first impression makes or breaks the reader’s interest Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Juridical tautology: "illegal crime"
    The news is flooded with stories about Hui Ka Yan 许家印 (MSM Xǔ Jiāyìn), one of China's wealthiest individuals, Chairman and Party Committee secretary of Evergrande Group, the mega real estate corporation that is currently going belly up, being arrested on suspicion of "illegal crimes".  That expression sounded so strange that I had to find […]  ( 8 min )
    Furious sleeping continues
    Several people have sent me pointers to the linguistically-themed 9/27/2023 NYT crossword puzzle. For some discussion by Sam Corbin, see "Talk, Talk, Talk", NYT 9/26/2023 ("Scott Koenig puts silly thoughts to bed with a clever crossword"), which includes a quotation from the puzzle's author: I first learned about Professor Chomsky as an undergraduate linguistics minor. […]  ( 12 min )
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    This Map Shows a Divided and Conquered USA If America Had Lost WWII
    By the late 1930s, the question was no longer whether a Second World War would break out, but when—and who would be drawn into it. Whatever was going to happen in Europe or Asia, the United States should stay out: This was the opinion of a large segment of the American public, led by “America First” celebrities like Charles Lindbergh. The United States was large and self-sufficient enough to keep minding its own business, the isolationists argued. Why spend blood and treasure on wars in faraway places that did not concern America? This remarkable cartographic artifact illustrates one of the more far-fetched reasons for staying out of the coming World War: should America end up on the losing side, that could result in the dismemberment of the United States, à la Poland in previous centu…  ( 21 min )
    Four of Our Favorite Classic Podcast Episodes
    Some places on this Earth are intangible, existing more in our minds than in our eyesight. Whether it’s an invisible border between countries, a lake no one is allowed to see, a metaphorical post office whose messages disappeared into a tree, or buildings left abandoned to memories that are no more, sometimes what matters are the parts you don’t see. From Kenya to Russia, host Dylan Thuras takes listeners to underappreciated places that, with time, have grown beyond what they first appeared to be. In these four episodes, we revisit some of our favorite podcasts where the stories are bigger than the views. The 49th Parallel The longest undefended national border on Earth was defined before the use of GPS, using compasses, math, and the stars. Hear about the town that helped establish the separation between the U.S. and Canada. Lake Karachay If you stood on the shore of this lake for just one hour, you would die. Hear more about the lake on a nuclear dumping site in Russia that inspired some macabre artists—even though they were never allowed to see Lake Karachay. The Dedan Kimathi Post Office Tree A tree in Kenya was used to deliver secret messages during the country’s fight for independence from Great Britain. Hear how one writer searched for the tree and the messages that still might be there. Secret Places with Ashley Ray A comedian and podcaster proclaims a love letter to the unloved places of her childhood hometown. Hear about the abandoned and secret places of an underappreciated midwestern city.  ( 14 min )
    Strada del Sole ('Road of the Sun') in Pontey, Italy
    A gem, hidden on the slopes of Monte Barbeston. The area is characterized by ancient type rock with special properties known since ancient times. On the path between Alpe Valmeriana (Pontey) and Bellecombe (Châtillon), a separate track has been built to go over this peculiar place. In the past, it was also called the Strada del Sole ("Road of the Sun"). It was scattered with splendid remains of ancient circular stones. Some thought they were resembling solar disks. The "disks" are nowadays all around the variation on the path. This site has been of historical interest for centuries, from antiquity to the Middle Ages. It is a short but steep hike to the first bits of the first wheels or "disks", pacing is important. The path leads up to a high cave, Grotta Alta, where scratches cover the …  ( 14 min )
    Stone God of Nanoka-Ichiba in Yamanashi, Japan
    Surrounded by green mountain ranges, Yamanashi Prefecture is home to sites of ancient worship, most notably shrines dedicated to Mount Fuji. There is also a folk belief unique to Yamanashi, which many Japanese folklorists consider an enigma: Maruishi-gami, or “spherical stone gods.” Names and natures do agree, as the Maruishi-gami is just what it’s called—a spherical stone. But are they natural or artificial? Hard to tell, it seems. How does one worship them? Depends on whom you ask. They appear to be a sort of dōso-jin, the roadside deity that offers protection to a traveler, but that’s not always the case. Likely a remnant of primitive animism surviving into modern local culture, few locals are concerned about the origin of their stone gods, only paying them the respect that they deserve. As such, academic research is severely lacking on this subject and there remains a lot to be deciphered. Though no survey has been done, it is estimated that there are over 700 Maruishi-gami across the prefecture, a majority of them found in Yamanashi City. The largest of its kind is located in the Nanoka-Ichina neighborhood, a boulder seated on the throne of smaller rocks. Locally beloved, it remains in good care.  ( 13 min )
    Whatcom Museum in Bellingham, Washington
    With 500 taxidermied birds, jail cells from the 1800s, and a mysterious mannequin that’s been known to appear in the clock tower window (not an official exhibit, but a bonus), the Whatcom Museum in Bellingham, Washington, is a must-see. The museum spans three buildings: At the Lightcatcher, take in fine art and traveling exhibits, indigenous cultural displays, and bring children to the Family Interactive Gallery. In Old City Hall, wander the John M. Edson Hall of Birds and listen to their unique calls, learn about local Pacific Northwest history (can you spot the hidden Bigfoot?), or walk inside a 19th-century padded cell in the basement’s old city jail and read the prisoners' carvings preserved in the walls. And if that’s not enough, make an appointment with a local historian at the Syre Education Center to examine the museum’s priceless photo archives. (Ken Burns has.) With 200,000 items in its care, the museum's collections are a little like grandma's attic—and you never know what new and surprising items will be on display. But the Whatcom Museum is also a Smithsonian Affiliate, hosting masterpieces from around the country. From the weird to the wonderful, it has something for everyone.  ( 14 min )
    King Barn Dairy MOOseum in Boyds, Maryland
    Located inside South Germantown Recreational Park, this museum boasts a broad and diverse collection of dairy farm-related memorabilia, interesting exhibits, and even interactive model milking cows to educate and entertain visitors. Located on what was once a 350-acre farm, the King Barn Dairy MOOseum is housed in a cement block, 72-stanchion dairy barn that dates back to 1930. It was built by James and Macie King after 13 of the original buildings they had purchased in 1913 had been destroyed by a tragic fire in 1926. The King Family managed the barn for over 30 years. After James King died in 1958, Macie and their son ran the business for two more years before selling the family business. The farm was purchased some years later by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and with support from corporate and individual donors, the land was developed into the South Germantown Recreational Park and Maryland Soccerplex. Though the barn had deteriorated over the years, it was preserved due to its solid construction and augmented with replicas of the original silos. The MOOseum welcomed its first visitors in June 2010, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and official opening on October 23, 2010. The MOOseum includes exhibits that will interest visitors of all ages, including two model cows on which visitors can try out their milking technique. Other exhibits include various milk bottles, a collection of glass cow figurines, a database of all known dairy farms that have existed in Montgomery County, Maryland. There are also a craft room and play room to pique the interest of younger visitors. The docents are extremely friendly and knowledgeable on all aspects of dairy farming, and can also point out one particularly old tree that has been around since before the King Family bought the farm.  ( 14 min )
    Étienne-Gaspard Robertson's Tomb in Paris, France
    Select any day in the life of Étienne-Gaspard Robertson (1763-1837) and you might find the Liège-born artist and scientist conducting experiments in electricity, floating through the sky in a hot air balloon, or conjuring demons and the ghosts of French luminaries such as Marat and Rousseau. But it's these necromantic arts that most distinguish his towering tomb in Cimitière du Père Lachaise. Robertson spent his young adulthood in Paris during the height of the Terror. He was a talented painter from an early age, and made a living through small painting commissions while attending lectures on the burgeoning science of electricity. A tutoring post in a wealthy household enabled him to learn mathematics and physics from his benefactor's educated brother, further advancing his intellectual …  ( 15 min )
    Slovenia's Beautiful Beehives Turn Apiaries Into Art
    “Slovenia has a strong connection with beekeeping,” says Peter Kozmus, one of the country’s—and the world’s—leading experts on bees. “Historically, every village had at least one beekeeper who produced honey for himself, his relatives, and neighbors.” This tradition continues today, with approximately one in every 200 Slovenians keeping and tending to bee colonies. Kozmus has been a beekeeper since he was 14 years old. Today, he runs a honey farm in Pilštanj in eastern Slovenia, where he tends to more than 100 bee colonies. He also heads the breeding program for the 8,000-member Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association, a nearly 150-year-old education, research, and training organization. Drive through the verdant countryside, and you’ll notice hobbit-sized huts, similar in appearance to gard…  ( 20 min )
    Mai Wah Museum in Butte, Montana
    The now-faded mining town of Butte, Montana, was once known as the “Richest Hill on Earth.” The copper mining industry enticed tens of thousands of people to Butte to work under harsh conditions, including many immigrants from around the world. Thousands of Chinese workers moved to Butte beginning in 1868, establishing a thriving business district in the world’s largest mining camp, all while facing increased hostility and distrust. While Butte remains the home of the oldest continuously operating Chinese restaurant, little of this history otherwise remains. The Mai Wah Society was established to preserve the memory of Butte’s Chinatown, and the Society then founded the Mai Wah Museum to house its artifacts and tell its story. The museum comprises two buildings in Butte’s Uptown: the e…  ( 14 min )
    Wonder Is Everywhere: Lincoln’s Crooked Bowtie, the Mystery of Pink Diamonds, and More From Around the Web
    Wonder is everywhere. That’s why, every other week, Atlas Obscura drags you down some of the rabbit holes we encounter as we search for our unusual stories. We highlight surprising finds, great writing, and inspiring stories from some of our favorite publications. Why Was Abraham Lincoln’s Bowtie Always Crooked? by Harry R. Rubenstein, National Museum of American History In many of his most iconic images, President Abraham Lincoln’s bowtie is askew. Staff at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., wanted to know why. Was he bad at tying it? Were those around him too intimidated to straighten it? The answer, the museum discovered, was much more straightforward: It was stylish to be slightly off-kilter. The Sea Eagles That Returned to Mull by Emma Marris, Hak…  ( 18 min )
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    The Best Potatoes for Mashed Potatoes
    When it comes to mashed potatoes, not all spuds are created equal. Our guide tells you the best potatoes to use depending on the type of mashed potatoes you're planning to make.  ( 13 min )
    We Tested 7 Nut Milk Makers and Found Two for All of Your Non-Dairy Needs
    We tested seven nut milk makers by making almond milk, cashew milk, and oat milk to find the model that made the smoothest, creamiest non-dairy milk.  ( 22 min )
    Karışık Sebze Turşusu (Turkish Mixed Vegetable Pickles)
    Pickles hold significant cultural weight in Türkiye; this recipe features a tangy and crunchy medley of cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, bell peppers, lemon, garlic, dill, and, most importantly, is a tribute to the author's family and heritage.  ( 22 min )
    I’ve Reviewed Hundreds of Kitchen Items—Here Are 10 Early October Prime Day Deals I Think Are Worth It
    We used our years of experience and extensive equipment reviews to pick out the best early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales.  ( 14 min )
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    History shows a better strategy than shutdown for reducing the deficit
    Why is the status quo so risky? Individuals and foreign countries may dump U.S. treasury bills and bonds on the market because of a loss in confidence. That would make interest rates spike and could create a major economic collapse.  ( 14 min )
    Minnesota health plan rates to rise as much as 5.5% for 2024
    Plus: September 2023 poised to tie hottest in Minnesota history; police investigate “safety threat” made on social media involving Breck School; remembering acclaimed Minneapolis painter Mike Lynch; and more.  ( 9 min )
    University of Minnesota enters national long-term research looking at child development and substance use
    While there’s a body of research on how substances affect brain development, researchers say there has been no comprehensive study looking at early years of life over a long period of time.  ( 17 min )
    A half-century after the big bike boom: a retrospective
    Despite some troubling data around safety and vehicle trends, good things happening are on the ground and with new technology.  ( 18 min )
    Can you drink both alcohol and THC at Minnesota bars? Despite confusion over marijuana law, ‘crossfading’ is legal for now
    The law in fact tells retailers they cannot serve a THC beverage to a customer who appears intoxicated or has drunk alcohol within five hours, but it doesn’t take effect until 2025.  ( 15 min )
    As Mississippi River levels swing between historic highs and lows, shipping industry grapples with how to adapt
    Right now, drought is the one consistent condition along the length of the river. The Mississippi has reached near-historic lows for the second year in a row, which is slowing down shipping and driving up costs for everyone from barge companies to grain elevators.  ( 19 min )
    D.C. Memo: Emmer’s name floated among talk of McCarthy ouster; Klobuchar, Smith split over Menendez
    With a shutdown looming, Washington is abuzz with talk of a Freedom Caucus attempt to replace Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.  ( 19 min )
    Let’s turn underused schoolyards into public parks in neighborhoods that need them most
    For many Americans, schoolyards are the public open spaces nearest home. America’s public schools sit on 2 million acres of land.  ( 11 min )
    Coon Rapids construction company accused of not hiring anyone over 40, women, or Black people
    Plus: 15,000 COVID deaths reported in Minnesota; lawsuit alleges Hastings Creamery owes $800K to dairy farm; WIC will continue to run in Minnesota in case of federal government shutdown; and more.  ( 6 min )
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    The Consolation of Philosophy, by Boethius
    A Roman statesman awaiting execution is visited by the personification of philosophy.  ( 4 min )
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    The new warfare?
    “Today, a column of tanks or a column of advancing troops can be discovered in three to five minutes and hit in another three minutes. The survivability on the move is no more than 10 minutes,” said Maj. Gen. Vadym Skibitsky, the deputy commander of Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence service. “Surprises have become very difficult […] The post The new warfare? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments The biggest lesson of this war was that traditional ... by Fazal Majid In reply to Sean. [music plays] bumm bummm, bum bum bum bumm by George Oh-Well In reply to asdf. Idk about anything being so obvious. We ... by George Oh-Well In reply to Sure. Slow drones might stand a chance against a ... by Lord Action In reply to Oldcurmudgeon. The US started a war & ran out of ... by carlospln Plus 10 more... Related Stories They are solving for the equilibrium What should I ask Patrick McKenzie? From my email (on single-parent families)  ( 7 min )
    Friday assorted links
    1. On the need for German supply-side reforms. 2. BAP on Argentina. 3. LLMs are a new kind of operating system (duh). 4. A chain of comments on Amazon. 5. “Sweden is considering using its military to help police in the battle against gang crime, following a sharp increase in deadly shootings and bomb attacks […] The post Friday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to M. Europe aspires to be rich like the USA and ... by bazza In reply to M. Cheeky. by bazza In reply to Anti-Gnostic. “In sum, democracy is killing ... by bazza In reply to M. And there will be no externalities. by Reason In reply to M. During an election year? Ha. They will ... by Reason Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Ayn Rand on the Antitrust Laws
    Here is Ayn Rand on the antitrust laws: Under the Antitrust laws, a man becomes a criminal from the moment he goes into business, no matter what he does. For instance, if he charges prices which some bureaucrats judge as too high, he can be prosecuted for monopoly or for a successful “intent to monopolize”; […] The post Ayn Rand on the Antitrust Laws appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to WCR. Shouldn't small businesses and low-income ... by Your Husband's Cane In reply to Slocum. Not really, I was asking Alex to do it ... by Bad faith much Alex? In reply to blue jay. You are denying they use MFN clauses? ... by Bad faith much Alex? In reply to Rahul. Ok, my company… Nile… is below your ... by aaron They have. Hopefully higher education is next. ... by enghey Plus 10 more... Related Stories Patents, Intellectual Property and the Rise of the Rent Seeking Society They are solving for the equilibrium Tail risk in production networks  ( 7 min )
    Women in same-sex couples commute longer than women in different-sex couples
    Here are the paper highlights: Women in same-sex couples commute longer to their workplace and work more hours than women in different-sex couples. Men in same-sex couples instead exhibit shorter commutes and work fewer hours than men in different-sex couples. These disparities are larger among married couples with children. Within-couple gaps in commuting time are also significantly smaller in same-sex couples. These differences […] The post Women in same-sex couples commute longer than women in different-sex couples appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Climacus. How could they conclude otherwise and ... by JK Brown In reply to Climacus. Haven't ready the study, but my first ... by sierra In reply to Luka. Why do seculars get married at all? I know ... by Student In reply to M. Commute time would edge it for men I reckon, ... by M In reply to TMC. OECD reckons for the US it is higher for ... by M Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Why have economically declining regions turned toward right-wing parties?
    That is the first sentence of their abstract, here is the rest: To explain this puzzling phenomenon, we develop a theory linking internal migration, localized social institutions (e.g., family and friend networks), and voters’ preferences for social insurance. We start with the observation that social ties provide insurance against adverse life events, such as job […] The post Why have economically declining regions turned toward right-wing parties? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Hm. it's mostly coming from China, not Mexico. ... by Hazel Meade In reply to EdR. Here's the thing though. Is it really a wise ... by Hazel Meade In reply to stubydoo. Well actually.. yes. According to this ... by JSK In reply to MCO3. Ous sophisticates are very sophisticated ... by EdR In reply to Bill Allen. My concern about California is that ... by TWBC Plus 10 more... Related Stories Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue *Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy* The Rise of and Demand for Identity-Oriented Media Coverage  ( 7 min )
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    On the Care and Feeding of International Employees
    Science and scholarship are global. If you want to find out the truth about the universe, you’ll have to employ the people best at figuring out that truth, regardless of where they come from. Research shuffles people around, driving them together to collaborate and apart to share their expertise. (If you don’t care about figuring […]  ( 12 min )
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    Who will benefit from AI?
    In campus talk, Daron Acemoglu offers vision of “machine usefulness,” rather than autonomous “intelligence,” to help workers and spread prosperity.  ( 11 min )
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    Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s ages and conditional probabilities of their dementia risk
    The prior Paul Campos posted something on the ages of the expected major-party candidates for next year’s presidential election: Joe Biden is old. Donald Trump is also old. A legitimate concern about old people in important positions is that they … Continue reading →  ( 28 min )
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    Two Humble Questions
    The tradition they now represent has centered its chief inquiries around the two humble questions, “What do you mean?” and “How do you know?” Herbert Feigl, “Logical Empiricism” Christian Frankel sent me this quote the other day knowing it would remind me of Wayne Booth’s mythical Oxford tutorials. As a statement of the underlying attitude … Continue reading Two Humble Questions →  ( 5 min )
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    User-Centric Dashboards: 9 Best Practices for Effective Shiny Dashboards
    You decided you want to build a Shiny dashboard to bring your data to a specific set of users. In your mind, this dashboard will be a crucial tool to help them solve their problems. However, you are afraid that it might be left unused. How can you build a ... Continue reading: User-Centric Dashboards: 9 Best Practices for Effective Shiny Dashboards
    Plotting Decision Trees in R with rpart and rpart.plot
    Introduction Continue reading: Plotting Decision Trees in R with rpart and rpart.plot  ( 7 min )
    Reveal the stories behind those Likert-type data
    Introduction Continue reading: Reveal the stories behind those Likert-type data  ( 11 min )
    ZSA Voyager review
    Now for something completely different than our usual programming: today I’m Continue reading: ZSA Voyager review  ( 24 min )
    Insights from Posit::conf(2023)
    I’ve been attending posit::conf since 2019 (when it was still called rstudio::conf), and this year was no different. I really like the keynotes, talks, the community, meeting like minded data science, and R/Python enthusiasts. In this blog post we’l... Continue reading: Insights from Posit::conf(2023)  ( 9 min )
    3 R functions that I enjoy
    Straight from my sticky note, three functions that I like a lot, despite their not being new at all… But maybe new to some of you? Continue reading: 3 R functions that I enjoy  ( 6 min )
    Mastering the Many Models Approach
    Intro Intro Continue reading: Mastering the Many Models Approach  ( 63 min )
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    Book Review: A Classic Study of Evolution, and Why It Matters
    In “Explaining Life Through Evolution,” Prosanta Chakrabarty invokes the legacy of Charles Darwin’s to explain the fundamentals of evolutionary theory and its vital role in the history of science, and why its central ideas are more important to understand today than at any point in our history.  ( 14 min )
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    Shiny in Production: Sponsors
    There’s only two weeks left to go until Shiny in Production 2023! The events team are hard at work getting things ready for the day, and we wanted to take this opportunity to say a huge than... Continue reading: Shiny in Production: Sponsors  ( 6 min )
    Making The Most Out of {shiny.telemetry} Using PostgreSQL & Timescale
    Recently, I was tasked with setting up telemetry for various demo applications here at Appsilon and building a dashboard to monitor the generated telemetry data. Being a performance enthusiast, I aimed for optimal performance, including fast database writes and quick retrieval of aggregated data. In this blog post, I will ... Continue reading: Making The Most Out of {shiny.telemetry} Using PostgreSQL & Timescale
    ChatGPT: Made this Shiny App in 10 Minutes
    What if you could 100X your coding productivity? Well you can with ChatGPT. One of the areas I’m most excited about is speeding up the development process of R Shiny web apps. And in this tutorial I’m going to show you how I built an app in 10 minutes... Continue reading: ChatGPT: Made this Shiny App in 10 Minutes  ( 9 min )
    Network Analysis with R workshop
    Join our workshop on Network Analysis with R, which is a part of our workshops for Ukraine series!  Here’s some more info:  Title: Network Analysis with R Date: Thursday, October 26th, 18:00 – 20:00 CEST (Rome, Berlin, Paris timezone) Speaker: David Schoch is the team lead for “Transparent Social Analytics” in the ... Continue reading: Network Analysis with R workshop  ( 7 min )
    How to Reorder Boxplots in R: A Comprehensive Guide
    Introduction Continue reading: How to Reorder Boxplots in R: A Comprehensive Guide  ( 8 min )
    The Most Unexpectedly Good and Bad TV Episodes
    The 9th episode of the 2nd Season of Ted Lasso is an episode called “Beard After Hours” which I found to be a pretty bad episode on a pretty good show. I wondered whether others found this to be an unexpectedly bad episode of TV or if it was just ... Continue reading: The Most Unexpectedly Good and Bad TV Episodes
    Preprocessing the Norwegian Web as Corpus (NoWaC) in R
    The present script can be used to pre-process data from a frequency list of the Norwegian as Web Corpus (NoWaC). Continue reading: Preprocessing the Norwegian Web as Corpus (NoWaC) in R  ( 5 min )
    An Educational Stroll With Stan – Part 2
    I learned a great deal throughout this journey. In the second part, I gained knowledge about implementing logistic regression in Stan. I also learned the significance of data type declarations for obtaining accurate estimates, how to use posterior to ... Continue reading: An Educational Stroll With Stan – Part 2  ( 10 min )
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    Bertrand’s paradox [re]solved?
    On the plane back from Vancouver, I read Bertrand’s Paradox Resolution and Its Implications for the Bing–Fisher Problem by Richard A. Chechile [who had pointed out his paper to me] In this paper, Chechile considers the Bayesian connections/sequences of Betrand’s paradox, as he sees it Bertrand’s different solutions/paradox to be “designed to illustrate his dissatisfaction […]  ( 7 min )
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    Bertrand’s paradox [re]solved?
    On the plane back from Vancouver, I read Bertrand’s Paradox Resolution and Its Implications for the Bing–Fisher Problem by Richard A. Chechile [who had pointed out his paper to me] In this paper, Chechile considers the Bayesian connections/sequences of Betrand’s paradox, as he sees it Bertrand’s different solutions/paradox to be “designed to illustrate his dissatisfaction […]  ( 7 min )
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    After resigning en masse, math journal editors launch new publication
    The editor in chief, managing editors, and entire editorial board of a mathematics journal all resigned earlier this year following a dispute with their publisher over special issues and article volume.  Changes the publisher wanted to make to the journal “would have the effect of jeopardizing scientific integrity for the sake of financial gain,” the … Continue reading After resigning en masse, math journal editors launch new publication  ( 11 min )
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    Writing on LinkedIn is a Pyramid Scheme
    The niceties and narcissism of a business network Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    5 Mistakes Every Writer Must Fix
    Your stories are diamonds but if you treat them as stones no one would read them.  ( 22 min )
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    Lectures on Applied Category Theory
    77 lectures on applied category theory, for your reading pleasure.  ( 3 min )
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    Lectures on Applied Category Theory
    77 lectures on applied category theory, for your reading pleasure.  ( 3 min )
    Lectures on Applied Category Theory
    Want to learn applied category theory? You can now read my lectures here: • Lectures on applied category theory There are a lot of them, but each one is bite-sized and basically covers just one idea. They’re self-contained, but you can also read them along with Fong and Spivak’s free book to get two outlooks […]  ( 8 min )
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    Lectures on Applied Category Theory
    Want to learn applied category theory? You can now read my lectures here: • Lectures on applied category theory There are a lot of them, but each one is bite-sized and basically covers just one idea. They’re self-contained, but you can also read them along with Fong and Spivak’s free book to get two outlooks […]  ( 8 min )
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    16 Hearty Bean Recipes, From Soup to Dip
    Whether you're in the mood for a humble bowl of rice and beans or a more decadent French cassoulet, these 16 bean recipes have you covered.  ( 14 min )
    Why You Need a Stack of Quarter Sheet Pans in Your Kitchen
    Half the size of half-sheet pans, quarter sheet pans easily fit in a toaster oven and are useful for roasting, baking, mise en place, and more.  ( 15 min )
    Pantrucas (Chilean Noodle Soup)
    Pantrucas (Chilean Noodle Soup) is a comforting soup served piping hot and consisting of beef broth, fresh eggless noodles, and a balanced medley of spices and vegetables.  ( 22 min )
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    Hennepin County Attorney contradicts Attorney General on school resource officer law interpretation
    Plus: Delta Air Lines rethinking loyalty program changes; a school bus driver hits a bicyclist on Interstate 35E; remembering Minneapolis design pioneers Miranda Moss and Peter Seitz; and more.  ( 6 min )
    Associate Editor
    MinnPost is seeking an Associate Editor.  ( 6 min )
    St. Paul bans smoking in parks, but will not limit tobacco, marijuana use in most other public spaces
    City Council members hope officials can enforce the ban without issuing a slew of tickets, but opponents are worried that people of color will be disproportionately targeted.  ( 13 min )
    These are the stories MinnPost Festival attendees want us to cover more
    With municipal elections this November, we asked what issues are of greatest interest and concern to our readers. Here are the (unscientific) results.  ( 10 min )
    Weekend picks: Twin Cities Art Week; a Graywolf Literary Salon; and Paintallica at Northeast Sculpture / Gallery Factory
    Plus: mssv at the Turf Club; Kassa Overall at Icehouse; and a conversation with artist Bobby Wilson  ( 16 min )
    Klobuchar presses Congress to regulate use of AI in elections
    Klobuchar has introduced the Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act, bipartisan legislation that would prohibit the distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio, images, or video relating to federal candidates in political ads or fundraising efforts.  ( 13 min )
    These 2 countries embraced nuclear power. Here’s what they can teach Minnesota
    Minnesota and the U.S. as a whole could learn from Canada and other countries that have leaned into nuclear power in the transition away from fossil fuels.  ( 20 min )
    Did Rudy Gobert get too much of the blame for last year’s Timberwolves season?
    Head Coach Chris Finch offers a spirited pushback on whether or not the Rudy Gobert trade was the best thing.  ( 26 min )
    America still seems to love a good no-show
    In theater, film, television and online streaming, numerous no-shows or unseen characters are central to the plot of the stories being told. This "Great Pumpkin Effect" works in politics, too.  ( 13 min )
    Minnesota hospitals report 21 deaths, 178 serious injuries caused by errors
    Plus: Emme Krumbee's orchard closed after more than four decades; Winona dubbed the 'Miami of Minnesota'; Minnesota murder suspect arrested after accidental release from Indiana jail; and more.  ( 6 min )
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    Honoring the Thousands of Forgotten Souls Buried Beneath San Francisco
    Thousands pass through the United Nations Plaza, a pedestrian mall adjacent to San Francisco’s commanding Beaux-Arts City Hall, each day. It’s a gateway to the city’s Civic Center and an access point for multiple forms of public transportation. For over 40 years, it even hosted one of the city’s largest farmers markets. But beneath the paving stones lies a secret. Beginning in 1850, when this now central corridor was then at the city’s westernmost edge, an estimated 7,000 to 9,000 bodies were buried in the sandy soil here. With the city’s population heaving with Gold Rush-driven newcomers, it took just eight years to fill the cemetery known as Yerba Buena. After Yerba Buena Cemetery stopped accepting new residents in 1858, the cemetery quickly fell into disuse. Body harvesting (for med…  ( 22 min )
    'Roots of the City' in Helsinki, Finland
    The Helsinki Metro's Kamppi metro station bears more than a passing resemblance to an enormous cave. This similarity is only bolstered by a prominent art installation that has been located on the station platform since 2013, featuring hundreds of signs pointing to the birthplaces of current Helsinki residents, which loom from above and form crystal-like stalactite structures. The signs are the creation of artist Otto Karvonen, who was commissioned by the Helsinki Art Museum to create the piece. Spanning six continents and more than half of the world's countries, "Roots of the City" prominently features many obscure towns that may be totally unfamiliar to most viewers. In this way, it emphasizes the diverse and cosmopolitan population of Finland's capital city, and by extension, the welcoming place that Finland as a whole has become in the twenty-first century.  ( 13 min )
    Alcide D'Orbigny Natural History Museum in Cochabamba, Bolivia
    In the first half of the 19th century, French naturalist (and contemporary of Charles Darwin) Alcide D'Orbigny traveled throughout South America collecting specimens. One of the places he stopped in was Cochabamba, Bolivia. In a quiet, walled-off compound on the city's arterial Avenida América stands the Natural History Museum Alcide D'Orbigny, which houses a collection of remains both recent and ancient from across the country. Past the fossils and taxidermied fauna, is a living resident who represents a remarkable struggle for survival. His name is Romeo, and for a time he was the last known Sehuencas water frog. Thanks to the efforts of the K'ayra Center, which is headquartered at the museum, global attention was drawn to Romeo's plight as the world's loneliest frog. But an expedition in 2019 uncovered several more individuals of Romeo's species, including his aptly-named partner, Juliet. The pair now live in the excellent care of K'ayra's committed conservationists.  ( 13 min )
    Kennedy Gold Mine in Jackson
    The Kennedy Gold Mine is a reminder of how the discovery of this precious metal transformed the American Wet. It also happens to be one of the deepest mines in the world. There are surface tours, so visitors can see the old building, the big wheels from the tailings, and the huge head frame. Like so much of the area, the mine is allegedly haunted and there are paranormal tours done through out the year.  ( 13 min )
    Cueva de Valporquero in Vegacervera, Spain
    Approximately 40 kilometers north of the city of León, the course of the Torío River leads to Vegacervera, a small and beautiful village. At the exit of the village, we find Las Hoces, where fluvial erosion of the limestone rock has given rise to a gorge with large vertical walls, some of which are over 100 meters high. Las Hoces de Vegacervera makes up one of the most remarkable natural spaces in Spain, the result of the patient fight of water against rock. The narrow valley stretches just 15 meters wide in some places. It's part of a landscape of incomparable beauty, in which beech, oak, and juniper forests survive. At the bottom of the valley, the water dazzles us with its musical flow, between willows and poplars. At the end of the gorge, a steep road leads us to Valporquero, where the entrance to a cave is located. Cueva de Valporquero is one of the youngest caves in the Iberian Peninsula, at just a million years old. (In geological time, that's quite youthful.) It seems incredible that the cold stream that accompanies us from the entrance has forged during this time the impressive formations that turn this space into a true underground cathedral. Paths, bridges, and stairs lead between stalactites, stalagmites, deep chasms, enormous columns, and huge cavities. The usual route takes us through various spaces with evocative names: the great roundabout, the small wonders, the fairies room, the stalactite cemetery, the high street, the solitary column, the great wonders. In spring, when the stream is loaded with snowmelt from the surrounding mountains, the noise of the water currents and the waterfalls make the cave an even more fascinating place.  ( 14 min )
    The Devil of Dietzenbach in Dietzenbach, Germany
    "In Dietzenbach, a devil sits under a roof" is a local saying that stemmed from a carving of a devil in an old wooden house. After a bombing in 1941, the carving was destroyed, but the saying remained, which led to the creation of this controversial statue in its honor.  ( 12 min )
    Sag Harbor Cinema in Sag Harbor, New York
    The town of Sag Harbor, New York, located on Long Island’s South Fork, may at first glance seem like a natural fit for arthouse theaters to thrive. However, its only independent cinema was preserved not only from the economic downturn facing movie theaters, but also from the effects of a devastating fire. A former whaling village, Sag Harbor has always had a more bohemian reputation than the nearby Hamptons, with more year-round residents including writers, artists, and movie-makers, and the theater has been part of the progression. Opening first as a vaudeville house, the theater showed its first movie on November 1, 1919. In 1936, the cinema was remodeled by famed architect John Eberson, at which point it received its distinctive Art Deco look, with a white facade and neon lettering reading “Sag Harbor” that would soon become a town landmark. By the 2000s, Sag Harbor Cinema was the only arthouse cinema on the East End, and plans were readied for its long-term preservation. However, on December 16, 2016, a fire that had started at a nearby café reached the theater, severely damaging it and destroying much of the iconic exterior. The theater itself had survived, but its future was uncertain. The theater saw an outpouring of support from volunteers and donations led by the non-profit organization that became its new owners. The neon sign (a replica of the original) was badly damaged in the fire but was salvaged and later repaired for free by local volunteers. The theater, which had been a single screen for its entire history, was rebuilt as a triplex, with many of the historic details either salvaged or replicated from the original theater. With the neon once again abuzz, the theater reopened to the public in June of 2021.  ( 14 min )
    Shoemaker's Pear Tree in Falsterbo, Sweden
    The Swedish village of Falsterbo is known for the Falsterbo Horse Show, golf courses, beaches, and much more. But there is at least one place in the village that is not so "known" among visitors, but very familiar to locals: the Shoemaker's Pear Tree. To the visitor, the place appears to consist of a lawn that is used to park cars on, and a collection of pear trees behind a fence, but not all is what it seems. This is a very special place. This is the home of the trolls, or Vättarna in Swedish. According to the saying from the olden days, the trolls live under the pear trees, in tunnels under the ground. They prefer to dress in gray, they can make themselves invisible when they want to and don't want to be disturbed. The pear trees were a gift from the residents of Falsterbo to the trolls. By gifting the pear trees to the trolls, they got a home of their own and stopped the trolls from entering people's houses at night and making a mess.  The trolls are skilled craftsmen and it is said that if you leave your broken shoes under a pear tree after dark, along with a bowl of porridge, you can return there at sunrise and get your mended shoes. An old local legend says that if a woman goes to the place barefoot after dark, picks a pear, and eats it on the spot in complete silence, she will dream of her future husband within three days. The place is by law an ancient monument and it is forbidden to take cuttings or the like from the pear trees, but it is allowed to pick the pears. For those of you who walk in broken shoes, consider a visit!  ( 13 min )
    Westinghouse Electric Corp in Cleveland, Ohio
    Originally owned by machinist John Walker, this massive factory located on what was once known as Waverly Ave in Cleveland, Ohio, housed the Walker Manufacturing Corporation. The company manufactured a vast amount of heavy machinery varying from hydraulic shears and hydraulic riveters to cable railroad machinery and foundry equipment. In 1894, Walker was in the midst of a patent-infringement lawsuit, which was filed by the owner and founder of Westinghouse Electric, George Westinghouse. Four years later, in 1898, Walker lost the court battle, forcing him to surrender his manufacturing plant, worth $1 million at the time, to Westinghouse. Westinghouse, a skilled engineer and entrepreneur, went on to become a pioneer of the electric industry. Once he became the rightful owner of the plant, Westinghouse wasted no time establishing a thriving business in Cleveland producing aluminum and brass castings with production later expanding to a variety of lights, including those used at airports and along highways. Cycling through a number of names, Westinghouse Electric had become Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, which was later renamed and remained, Westinghouse Electric Corporation. After World War II, the multipurpose engineering firm grew its service and sales departments. The large manufacturing facility on Waverly was closed as operations were relocated to the greater Cleveland area. By 1994, Cleveland Westinghouse facilities were purchased by Eaton Corporation for $1.6 billion, with plans to convert the factory into other commercial enterprises. Nearly 30 years later, the factory still sits abandoned as it slowly falls apart with no plans of development in the foreseeable future.  ( 13 min )
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    Canada is pushing the United States and other major economies to follow through on pledges to phase out “inefficient” fossil fuel subsidies, which have soared despite the growing threat of climate change. Such subsidies hit records last year, according to several watchdog groups, including one that estimated that major world economies — members of the […] The post They are solving for the equilibrium appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to DJ. Roads are a public good that benefit every ... by ThatsNotAll Draining the SPR to keep petroleum prices low is a massive ... by ThatsNotAll In reply to DJ. Presumably the gas tax will drop, not rise, ... by Anon In reply to John Hall. Right, or they just don't understand ... by Ira Gilligan In reply to Etalon d’Silomar. That's, in part, why we have ... by EdR Plus 10 more... Related Stories What should I ask Patrick McKenzie? Tail risk in production networks Dynamic Graphs in Modern Principles  ( 6 min )
    Thursday assorted links
    1. Presale link for the new Coleman Hughes book. 2. The Fish and Wildlife Service constraint on SpaceX. 3. “Proprietor Israel Mizrahi is quite familiar with the shocked look on your face.” 4. Branko here is speaking more truth than he realizes.  He is just on the wrong side. 5. Meta to launch new Chatbots.  […] The post Thursday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to M. Another way of putting it; in subsequent ... by M In reply to Gridlock. Posted in the wrong spot. S/B in ... by Gridlock In reply to Lord Action. Oh boy. You should go read Dan's ... by Gridlock Oh boy. You should go read Dan's comment above. SpaceX is not ... by Gridlock In reply to Wondering. > evidence was “insufficient” for ... by PHinton Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Tail risk in production networks
    This paper describes the response of the economy to large shocks in a nonlinear production network. A sector’s tail centrality, measures how a large negative shock transmits to GDP – i.e. the systemic risk of the sector. Tail centrality is theoretically and empirically very different from local centrality measures such as sales share – in […] The post Tail risk in production networks appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Heh-heh. He said “tail.” by Tom T. In reply to dearieme. Agree on usage. In most disciplines. ... by PHinton Whenever I see an expression such as “a nonlinear production ... by dearieme Related Stories Dynamic Graphs in Modern Principles Patents, Intellectual Property and the Rise of the Rent Seeking Society What should I ask Patrick McKenzie?  ( 7 min )
    Dynamic Graphs in Modern Principles
    Achieve is the excellent course management system for our textbook, Modern Principles. With Achieve, teachers can assign videos, homework, exercises and so forth. One advantage of online education is that students can engage with interactive exercises that give them immediate feedback. Achieve also includes an electronic version of Modern Principles and all the graphs are […] The post Dynamic Graphs in Modern Principles appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Looking at the content of the graph, it's like Argentina is on ... by John In reply to dan1111. The successes of Japan and South Korea ... by Todd K In reply to Alex Tabarrok. I'd say a log graph is better. ... by Todd K In reply to Alex Tabarrok. Okay now plot Elrond coin prices: ... by Karl Pooper In reply to Jeffrey. Devices of that kind are the true ... by skyzyks Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Productivity of Online Education Increases From my email, I will read this book Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue  ( 6 min )
    Procurement and infrastructure costs
    From a new NBER working paper: Infrastructure costs in the United States are high and rising. The procurement process is one potential cost driver. In this paper we conduct a survey of procurement practices across the 50 states. We survey both employees at each state department of transportation (DOT) and the road builders that win […] The post Procurement and infrastructure costs appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments A simple 10 mile long, 2' thick overlay requires about 15,000 ... by SP In reply to Dino the Isaurian. That's the whole point. ... by gjk I read the paper (quickly) with an eye towards the competitor ... by Old Primate In reply to Ricardo. Ah, no privately-owned madrasas etc for ... by M In reply to TomWinTejas. I feel the exact opposite. by OutHere Plus 10 more...  ( 7 min )
    From my email, I will read this book
    I won’t double indent, here is the email: ““Whatever It Is, I’m Against It,” Resistance to Change in Higher Education (Harvard Education Press; September 26, 2023; Price: $38.00), is a relentlessly frank look at higher education from the perspective of a long-time college president, dean, and faculty member.     Rosenberg attempts, in this book, to answer a […] The post From my email, I will read this book appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to gjk. Yes, ROTC is still a big deal at a lot of ... by anonprof In reply to Sure. You are overstating your case. I'm not ... by anonprof Why should we be surprised that school instructors are so ... by Jim Dunning In reply to Sure. The US is not really what I was necessarily ... by M But see: ... by F. E. Guerra-Pujol Plus 10 more... Related Stories Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue Emergent Ventures winners, 29th cohort The Productivity of Online Education Increases  ( 7 min )
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    What Industry Knew About the Perils of PFAS
    Fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS are ubiquitous in the environment and have been found to increase the risk of certain cancers and other conditions. A document analysis shows that PFAS manufacturers knew for decades about the chemicals’ toxicity but kept promoting them to the public.  ( 13 min )
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    Goldman Insider Trader Did His Best
    Also T+1 settlement, private investigators and a Cash Flow King.  ( 2 min )
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    Supermassive Black Hole Feeding Frenzies May Explain Blinking Quasars
    A new simulation shows black holes ripping apart and consuming their accretion disk in a matter of months, which may explain why some quasars quickly brighten and dim
    What's a Qubit? 3 Ways Scientists Build Quantum Computers
    Scientists are trying to master the basic computing element known as a qubit to make quantum computers more powerful than electronic machines
    Congressional Budget Turmoil Stops FEMA from Doling out $8 Billion
    Puerto Rico will be hit hardest by spending restrictions set by FEMA as disaster funding runs short. More than $2 billion is expected to be withheld from the island, which is still reeling from past hurricanes
    Reconstruction Helped Her Become a Physician. Jim Crow Drove Her to Flee the U.S.
    Sarah Loguen Fraser was the daughter of abolitionists and one of the first African American female doctors trained after the Civil War.
    Classifying Heat Waves Will Help People Better Understand Their Dangers
    Climate change is making heat waves stronger and longer. Naming and ranking them like we do with hurricanes will make governments, companies and people take hot days more seriously
    Precision Medicine Has Been Overhyped
    A new book argues that genomics is overshadowing environmental and social solutions to better health for all
    How Family Trauma Perpetuates Authoritarian Societies
    Pioneering scholar Riane Eisler describes her lifelong quest to understand why warlike societies are the norm
    Don't Blame AI. Plagiarism Is Turning Digital News into Hot Garbage
    A botched obituary underlines threats from both artificial intelligence and digital plagiarism mills to pollute the news with misinformation
    U.S. Heat Deaths Will Soar as the Climate Crisis Worsens
    With three degrees Celsius of warming, U.S. deaths during extreme temperatures could reach 63,000 a year, researchers calculate
    The American Climate Corps Wants You
    Biden’s new program is expected to hire 20,000 people in its first year for renewable energy projects and ecological restoration
    Why Do Airplane Flights Cause Digestive Problems?
    The butterflies, and gas, in your tummy while you’re in flight might not just be from nerves
    Last Meal of 465-Million-Year-Old Trilobite Discovered
    Scientists have uncovered an ancient trilobite’s last meal preserved inside a nearly intact fossil
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    eclectic.mix 09-28-23
    Mastodon follows to RSS / OPML (add’l. info.) 📌 “Takes a CSV of accounts you follow on Mastodon and turns it into a list of blogs and RSS feeds” Cheetah 📌 “...simplifies the process of setting up and running virtual environments, empowering you to accomplish more with your Mac” How People with Disabilities Use the Web 📌 “How do people who cannot move their arms use your website? What about people who cannot see well or at all? Or people who have difficulty hearing or understanding, or have other disabilities?” tuifeed 📌 “📰 A terminal feed reader with a fancy ui” Why are hyperlinks blue? 📌 “...a deep dive into the history of interfaces and link designs over the years to track down the origin of the blue link we know today”  ( 2 min )
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    Where should we go to see the eclipse in April? Here’s a graph I’d like to see.
    Our plan was to go to Cleveland because that’s conveniently located not too far from various family members, but then someone said that the weather there in April is not so great, and it’s not so fun seeing an eclipse … Continue reading →  ( 13 min )
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    Kimchee is Korean
    Not Chinese.  Do you understand? This has long been a cabbage of contention, but make no mistake about it:  fermented kimchee / kimchi  (gimchi 김치 (IPA [kim.tɕʰi]) (lit., "soaked [in their own juices of fermentation] vegetables") is not the same thing as pickled paocai / pao tsai 泡菜 (lit., "soaked [in brine] vegetables"). Kimchee and […]  ( 14 min )
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    The Conditions Under Which the Objects of Human Knowledge Are Given
    “To know anything in space (for instance, a line), I must draw it…”Immanuel Kant Why should you have a philosophy of science? It’s not just students who find it inconvenient to have to declare their epistemological and ontological assumptions, to decide whether they’re positivists or postmodernists, or gauge the depth of their realism or constructivism. … Continue reading The Conditions Under Which the Objects of Human Knowledge Are Given →  ( 6 min )
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    Links For September 2023
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    Bunnings NPC Predictions for Week 9
    Team Ratings for Week 9 The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference Wellington 13.22 8.72 4.50 Canterbury 7.14 9.44 -2.30 North Harbour 5.27 7.75 -2.50 […] Bunnings NPC Predictions for Week 9 first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
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    ISBA²⁴ [call for contributed talks]
    Now that the invited sessions have been selected by the scientific committee of ISBA²⁴ (with both sessions in which I am involved, Bayesian data privacy and The future of ISBA conferences, accepted), the call is open for contributed talks, with deadline 17 November. (If  this helps in making a proposal, childcare will be available during […]  ( 7 min )
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    ISBA²⁴ [call for contributed talks]
    Now that the invited sessions have been selected by the scientific committee of ISBA²⁴ (with both sessions in which I am involved, Bayesian data privacy and The future of ISBA conferences, accepted), the call is open for contributed talks, with deadline 17 November. (If  this helps in making a proposal, childcare will be available during […]  ( 7 min )
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    How To Write a Ghazal Poem
    I experimented with writing a different type of poetry Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 7 min )
    Write Now With Taylor Lorenz
    Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Q&A: ‘STATION 19" Showrunner Zoanne Clack on Her Journey from the ER to Hollywood
    From real-life doctor to Hollywood writers’ room, the writer found a way to marry her greatest passions — saving lives and storytelling Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Taya Caves in Yokohama, Japan
    Close to the border between Yokohama and the historic city of Kamakura lies an esoteric network of tunnels and vaulted chambers adorned with Buddhist reliefs. Commonly referred to as the Taya Caves, the Yugadō ("yoga grotto") of Jōsen-ji Temple is a fascinating mystery, rich in history and ambiance. Believed to be the site of an ancient burial cave, the Yugadō predates the temple itself, whose origin can be traced back to 1532. The tunnels were dug in the early Kamakura period (circa 1185-1333) and used as a place for ascetic training by Buddhist monks of the esoteric Mantra Sect. Many of the mystical reliefs were carved by the monks as they meditated and prayed to reach enlightenment. Decorating the high vaults and the sandstone walls of the narrow passages are images of Buddhist deities, mythological creatures, and Sanskrit characters, some crumbling but otherwise preserved in good condition. When an earthquake hit the area at some point in the Edo period (1603-1868), some of the vaulted ceilings collapsed and the Taya Caves lay deserted for many decades, until local villagers started to draw the spring water from them for their rice paddies around 1830. Inspired, the monks also resumed their ascetic practice in the spiritual confinement. The spring water, locally known as the Otonashi-gawa (“soundless river”), runs throughout the intricate web of caves and cascades down some of the walls. In the sacred chamber dedicated to the stone effigy of the great monk Kūkai, the serene flow is given the name of the Diamond Water, rich in healing and wish-granting properties. Since 1927, the grottoes have been open to the public, and the monks also continue their practice of asceticism in this esoteric dungeon to this day. Carrying a candle in hand, visitors can explore the ancient tunnels and the chambers, each of which stands in for a major sacred site across Japan; by the time you exit, you’ll have completed a good old Buddhist pilgrimage and cleansed your soul and body.  ( 14 min )
    Willard House & Clock Museum in Grafton, Massachusetts
    From a modern wristwatch to an antique timepiece, the sound of a clock ticking is one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable in the world. Inside the Willard House and Clock Museum, the sound of time passing is continuous and comprised of a chorus of historical clocks some of which have been functioning almost non-stop for over 200 years.  Located within a rural and picturesque area of Grafton, Massachusetts, the museum is housed within an old red farm homestead originally built in 1718. It was here that the Willard brothers Benjamin, Simon, Ephraim, and Aaron dedicated their lives to both farming and clockmaking. Out of all the brothers, Simon became the most famous being the inventor of the eight-day patent timepiece which later came to be known as the banjo clock, and for also …  ( 14 min )
    Rattlers & Reptiles in Fort Davis, Texas
    Here you can see almost every species of rattlesnake in the United States, including a few from Mexico. Along with a few local insects, arachnids, skinks, and even Gila monsters. Jeffery Ross, known as "Buzz," had a lifelong love of reptiles and big dreams to match. As the former supervisor of the reptile house at the Fort Worth Zoo, Buzz had a yearning to move out to West Texas in the Davis mountains. He moved to Fort Davis and went into taxidermy with a partner. After he bought his partner out, the business, shop, and a parcel of land were his. The property has a long history. His shop had been a market and general store. Behind it is an adobe-and-rock motel, used during the days of horse-drawn wagons, that closed in 1953. In between the two, there was even a 1,400-square-foot house, which became handy for keeping a few extra snakes. Ross had long dreamed of opening a rattlesnake museum. He already had the snakes, most of which he caught himself, so one mad day in April 2000, Ross rashly cashed in his investments and began renovating the taxidermy shop and started working on snake displays, with the help of a friend named Scott Tepes. He started with four snakes—today there are over 30. The Houston Chronicle once described it as "the funkiest roadside attraction west of the Pecos." Sadly, Ross passed away in May 2018. He passed the museum on to his longtime friend Scott Tepes, a snake expert in his own right. Given Ross's eclectic nature, Tepes had a lot of work to do cleaning things up. Over 50 vehicles have been removed from the property and the old motel in the back is even getting cleaned up. Although Tepes would prefer to call it the Fort Davis Rattlesnake Museum, however, that might take a new sign since the mural on the building has become quite beloved.  ( 14 min )
    Repère Pierre du Niton in Geneva, Switzerland
    While in everyday life we do not use it much directly, it is crucial to know the elevation of a place to properly build and construct. For most of the world, this is based on the Amsterdam Ordinance Datum. Before this standard was put in place, each country had its own datum, off of which they could base measurements of elevation, like Sweden's Normalhöjdpunkten. Switzerland is no different, but because the landlocked country did not have access to the sea, they based their measure on a seemingly random stone in Lake Geneva. The Pierres du Niton (Neptune's Stones) are a pair of glacial erratics, rocks transported by the movement of a glacier. The stones in Geneva harbor were left behind as the Rhône glacier moved across this landscape in the last ice age. The reference point of the Swiss altimeter system was defined at the Pierres du Niton in the early 19th century. Later measurements, determined by a large web of connected points between Geneva and Marseille, France, put the Pierres du Niton marker's elevation at precisely 373.6 meters above sea level. The stone was picked primarily because of its proximity to the French border and a location that was unlikely to be disturbed by construction or other human activity.  ( 13 min )
    Carhartt Mansion Ruins in Rock Hill, South Carolina
    In the woods outside of Rock Hill, South Carolina, stand the crumbling ruins of a once-grand house. Just a few years after it was completed its owner, Hamilton Carhartt, was killed in an automobile accident in 1937. The founder of the Carhartt clothing company lived in Michigan, but had a second home built in Rock Hill because Carhartt owned a large cotton mill in the town. The clothing company employed many of the townspeople in the early 1900s, though this was only one of several major mills that supported the town’s economy. After Carhartt died, the property was left vacant for a time. New owners came in and tried to restore the property and its grounds, but the site was eventually deserted. Now all that's left is the crumbling remains of the once-grand mansion. Today, Carhartt clothing is one of the most popular brands in America, though the company no longer has a presence in Rock Hill. This mansion now sits in ruins along the mountain bike trails of what is now the Riverwalk neighborhood. Numerous ruined structures can be freely explored by anyone willing to hike or bike to the location.  ( 13 min )
    Suceviţa Monastery in Sucevița, Romania
    The Sucevița Monastery is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves history, art, and architecture. Sucevița (“The Church of the Resurrection”) is an Eastern Orthodox convent located in northeastern Romania. Founded in 1581 by Bishop Gheorghe Movila and expanded by Prince Ieremia, the monastery boasts a fortress-like appearance with high walls and defensive towers. According to a local legend, the stone used to build the monastery was transported in an ox-drawn cart by a single woman who was attempting to repent for her sins. The frescoes, painted by local artists in 1602-1604, are a sight to behold, with the Ladder to Paradise and the Tree of Jesse being the most impressive. The thick walls of the monastery now house a museum with an outstanding collection of historical and art objects, including the tomb covers of Ieremia and Simion Movila, ecclesiastical silverware, books, and illuminated manuscripts. Fun fact: Sucevita was the last of the 22 painted churches of Bucovina and has the largest number of painted images.  ( 13 min )
    Longhorn Cavern in Burnet, Texas
    This limestone cave in central Texas was carved by a river that has long since dried up. Now known as Longhorn Cavern (because the wide mouth in its ceiling caused several unsuspecting longhorns to fall to their deaths), the subterranean site has been used by humans for thousands of years. There is evidence that parts of the cave were used to mine materials for arrowheads and other weapons and tools. During the Civil War, Texans mined the caverns for guano (bat poop), which could be used as an ingredient in gunpowder recipes. Legend has it that failed train robber and outlaw Sam Bass, who wreaked havoc on the nearby city of Round Rock in the 1870s, hid his stash of stolen cash in the caves, though it has never been found.  In the 1920s, the massive main room of the cavern served as a dance hall called the Underground Ballroom. In the 1960s, Longhorn Cavern became a licensed and stocked nuclear fallout shelter, capable of holding over 1,000 people and stocked with food, water, and other supplies.   Inside the cave, you can find a number of distinct formations. There's the Queen's Throne, which resembles an immense, high-backed chair. Standing nearby is a white stone formation that resembles a hound standing at attention. The formation was not carved but discovered by Civilian Conservation Corps workers in another part of the cave. It was moved to be near the throne, and given the nickname the Queen's Watchdog.  ( 13 min )
    National Holocaust Monument in Amsterdam, Netherlands
    The Dutch national memorial for the victims of the Holocaust and the Porajmos commemorates the estimated 102,000 Jewish victims from across the Netherlands who were arrested by Nazis during the German occupation of the country. The monument also remembers the 220 Roma and Sinti victims. Visitors wander through corridors made out of red brick walls. Inscribed on each of these bricks are the alphabetically ordered names, dates of birth, and ages at death of a victim of the Holocaust. These victims were deported and killed in Auschwitz and Sobibor. On top of the brick walls, four stainless steel profiles are mounted in the shape of the four Hebrew characters forming the word לזכר, which means "in memory of." A separate section called the 1,000 Names Wall has purposely been left with 1,000 blank bricks to allow additional names to be added in case further victims are later identified.  ( 13 min )
    Crystal Ball Cave and Bates Family Ranch in Garrison, Utah
    In Juab County, Utah, there is a natural cave that rivals man-made architectural wonders. This limestone and feldspar cavern was once filled by Lake Bonneville. Since 1956, the Bates family has curated the attraction for the Federal government and offers guided tours from their nearby ranch. The story goes that the father of the family was out looking for his sheep in the hills and chanced upon a narrow opening in the rock. He uncovered a massive cavern that has, for years, sparked archaeological and geological debates as experts continue to study the cave. From prehistoric creatures to geological mysteries, visitors leave with a story that's millennia in the making. Minerals found in the cave range from common to rare. One mineral found in the cave, calcite iceland spar—also called "optical calcite"—is revered for its crystal clarity. Historically, it was used for various optical instruments, including the top secret Norden Bombsight of World War II. You can get an authentic ranch-lodging experience in the Bates' custom cabins, which offer a respite from the Utah sun in a shaded grove of crabapples and grand trees. This land has been in their family since pioneers settled the land.  Several miles from the ranch cabins is Gandy Warm Springs, which is publicly accessible via a gravel road. Clean, clear, and constantly 81 degrees, this oasis is the perfect place for a swim on a hot day or a soak in the cool evening twilight. Reeds and brush make the spring semi-private from the otherwise wide-open valley.  ( 14 min )
    Is There Sunken Treasure Beneath the Treacherous Currents of Hell Gate?
    Just off the coast of Astoria, Queens, at the confluence of the Harlem and East Rivers, is a narrow tidal channel. Hell Gate. Its fast currents change multiple times a day and it used to be riddled with rocks just beneath the surface. Even today, visitors to Randall’s Island Park can see the swirling churn and watch pleasure boaters struggle through. American author Washington Irving wrote an essay about it: “Woe to the unlucky vessel that ventures into its clutches.” But many a vessel did venture into those clutches over the centuries. Traversing it could save sailors navigating between New York Harbor and Southern New England days of travel around Long Island. This expediency often came at a cost. Hell Gate is the final resting place of literally hundreds of ships. Most of them are for…  ( 35 min )
    The Milky Way's Heart Is Disappearing—For Now
    Atlas Obscura’s Wondersky columnist Rebecca Boyle is an award-winning science journalist and author of the upcoming Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are (January 2024, Random House). She regularly shares the stories and secrets of our wondrous night sky. For people in the Northern Hemisphere, time is running short to see the lavender haze of our home galaxy’s heart. We have just a few weeks of chances left before the Milky Way’s central area disappears from view, owing to Earth’s orbit around the sun. But for now, the galactic center is still apparent, especially in the next couple of weeks, as the Sept. 29 full moon—the final supermoon of 2023—wanes. If you are somewhere you can see the Milky Way at night, lucky you…  ( 19 min )
    Münster Reaction Ferry in Basel, Switzerland
    One of four "reaction ferries" that cross the Rhine in Basel, the Münster Ferry carries passengers between Grossbasel to Kleinbasel, relying on the current to do so. The ferries were once common along the Rhine between the 1600s and 1800s, before being gradually replaced by bridges. Now, the Basel ferries are the only ones that remain in operation on this river. The ferry is attached to a cable that joins the two riverbanks, and moves as the river current pushes against a rudder. The rudder is attached to a long bar, which the boat's driver swings to one side or the other depending on the direction of travel. The faster the current, the faster the trip--leaving your journey entirely up to the whims of the Rhine. So, sit back and enjoy the relative silence of motorless boat travel and take in one of the most unique views in the city of Münster Cathedral.  ( 13 min )
    Rock Falls in Sicily Island, Louisiana
    Deep within the JC Sonny Gilbert Wildlife Management Area stands Louisiana's tallest waterfall, a staggering 17-foot drop down a rock face surrounded by a thick hardwood forest covering the steep Sicily Island Hills. The short Rock Falls Trail is adequately marked, although there's not much of a trail to follow, down a hillside, then through lush woods.  The trailhead is on a gravel road about a mile or so further north.  ( 13 min )
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    About the News that Antimatter Doesn’t “Fall Up”
    The press is full of excitement today at the news that anti-matter — hydrogen anti-atoms, specifically, made from positrons and anti-protons instead of electrons and protons — falls down rather than rising up. This has been shown in the ALPHA experiment at CERN. But no theoretical physicist is surprised. Today I’ll explain one of many ... Read more  ( 13 min )
    Beyond the Book: The Ambiguities of Scientific Language
    Personally, I think that popular science books ought to devote more pages to the issue of how language is used in science. The words scientists choose are central to communication and miscommunication both among researchers and between scientists and non-scientists. The problem is that all language is full of misnomers and contradictory definitions, and scientific ... Read more  ( 14 min )
    is the world lagrangian?
    My day started with a long and very fun conversation with Monica Pate (NYU) about conservation laws in classical physics. As we all know, conservation laws are related to symmetries; each symmetry of the laws of physics creates a conservation law. Or does it? Well, it's a theorem! But it's a theorem when the laws of physics are lagrangian (or hamiltonian). That is, every symmetry of a hamiltonian system is associated with a conservation law in that system. So I asked: How do we know if or whether the world is lagrangian or hamiltonian? How could we know that? My best guess is that we know it because of these very conservation laws! The situation is complex.  ( 14 min )
    May I have this dance?
    This July, I came upon a museum called the Haus der Musik in one of Vienna’s former palaces. The museum contains a room dedicated to Johann Strauss II, king of the waltz. The room, dimly lit, resembles a twilit gazebo. … Continue reading →  ( 12 min )
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    Anthropology groups cancel conference panel on why biological sex is “necessary” for research
    Two anthropology organizations co-hosting a conference this fall have removed from the program a panel presentation entitled “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby: Why biological sex remains a necessary analytic category in anthropology.”  The panel had been slated for the joint annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) and Canadian Anthropology Society (CASCA), to be … Continue reading Anthropology groups cancel conference panel on why biological sex is “necessary” for research  ( 10 min )
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    Re-imagining the opera of the future
    The iconic sci-fi opera “VALIS,” first composed by Professor Tod Machover in 1987, reboots at MIT for a new generation.  ( 11 min )
    From physics to generative AI: An AI model for advanced pattern generation
    Inspired by physics, a new generative model PFGM++ outperforms diffusion models in image generation.  ( 10 min )
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    Sopaipillas (Chilean Fried Pastries)
    Sopaipillas (Chilean Fried Pastries) be served two ways: soaked in a spiced syrup for a comforting sweet treat, or served freshly fried and crispy with salsa.  ( 20 min )
    Stock Your Pantry With These 15 Shelf-Stable Canning Recipes
    In addition to being economical, homemade preserves and pickles can be the make-ahead element that takes your meals to the next level. Over the years we've amassed a wealth of shelf-stable canning recipes, from whole canned tomatoes to pickles, relishes, jams, and jellies.
    I’ve Tested 20 Glassware Sets—Here Are the Cups I Still Use Regularly
    Whether it’s a chic wine glass or an everyday tumbler, our resident glassware collector has a set of glasses for every occasion.  ( 22 min )
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    Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue
    This is absolutely insane. TAMU was probably one of the most conservative flagship state universities in the nation https://t.co/z3yVLvoe7I — constans (@constans) September 25, 2023 The post Texas fact of the day, educational polarization issue appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to aaron. Obama was President 8 years ago, young ... by Ahh In reply to Matt2. >There are a whole lot of people who can ... by OldCurmudgeon In reply to Brent. Where do the people who work in college ... by Does anybody remember laughter? woke wednesday's new yorky times debunking objectivity award ... by community notes In reply to Joe Bush. Yet the sharpest shift was 2004-2008. I ... by anonprof Plus 10 more... Related Stories Patience and educational achievement The Rise of and Demand for Identity-Oriented Media Coverage Emergent Ventures winners, 29th cohort  ( 6 min )
    Wednesday assorted links
    1. Burkey Belser, RIP. 2. Why is multilateralism in the tax sphere surviving when multilateralism is collapsing elsewhere? 3. The U.S. effects of banning cousin marriage. 4. I am not convinced, but here is an argument that AI will lead to explosive rates of economic growth.  And a new AI hardware device? (this has been […] The post Wednesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments “5. We’ve finally mapped all of Zealandia.” ... by mkt42 In reply to Karl Pooper. Jordan Peterson has become a bit ... by LivelyClock In reply to Engineer. Yes, I am very bullish on AR. I ... by LivelyClock In reply to Michael Thomas. Or more succinctly. It's about ... by LivelyClock In reply to RAD. Apple Silicon is impressive, for sure. But ... by Michael Thomas Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Patents, Intellectual Property and the Rise of the Rent Seeking Society
    During the summer I had the opportunity to spend a week at a16z’s crypto lab in New York City where I gave a fun talk on intellectual property including patents and copyrights, the great stagnation, the diffusion of ideas, American economic dynamism and even some discussion of AI and copyright in the Q&A.  Check it […] The post Patents, Intellectual Property and the Rise of the Rent Seeking Society appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Alex- how many bodyguards did you hire? I hope you disclaimed ... by Antony T. In reply to Marxism?. Haven't watched the video. I expect AT ... by bazza Best sentence I have heard today: “[Michelangelo] looks at ... by Brent Reform comments: The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ... by Brent In reply to Brent. You are obviously better at creating ... by Brent Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Zero Sum Idea Trap What should I ask Patrick McKenzie? It is the poor who are lonely (on average)  ( 6 min )
    Brazil facts of the day
    In the mid-1980s manufacturing accounted for a third of Brazil’s gdp; now it represents just 10%. The country’s surplus in manufacturing trade, $6bn in 2005, became a deficit of $108bn by 2019. Productivity in manufacturing and services has stagnated or shrunk. Here is more from The Economist, note that the hinterlands, such as Mato Grosso, […] The post Brazil facts of the day appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Phil S.. Brazil is now being depicted as a ... by Abelard Lindsey “The real problem is Brazil, not Brasilia.” You got the ... by Thad In reply to joan. You're missing 90% of the population. Look ... by Sean In reply to Jay. OK, thanks for the info/correction. FWIW, ... by Phil S. In reply to DF. Brazil made a deal with the devil (China). ... by EdR Plus 10 more...  ( 7 min )
    Emergent Ventures winners, 29th cohort
    Dan Rivera, South Carolina, FavorPiedmont, addiction recovery and treatment. Lukas Bogacz, Utrecht/South Africa, to start a company based on fine-tuning LLMs. Brian Wang, MIT, Panoplia Laboratories, for DNA-based pan-virus vaccine research. Gabriel Abrams, Washington, D.C., Sidwell (high school), LLMs and economic research. Chloe Chia, Berkeley, to pursue computational research about human behavior in dense cities. […] The post Emergent Ventures winners, 29th cohort appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Derek222. If my choices were Hitler or Stalin I'd ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to Derek222. She's actually working on some ... by Richard Guo In reply to PHinton. Maybe they're implying (in a Straussian ... by OutHere In reply to Derek222. > Well. Not so much the SS Nazi who ... by PHinton In reply to OutHere. Not to say some of them aren't, but this ... by Anti-Gnostic Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Productivity of Online Education Increases School choice for North Carolina Patience and educational achievement  ( 7 min )
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    Pangaea Ultima, the Next Supercontinent, May Doom Mammals to Far-Future Extinction
    250 million years from now, the emergence of a new supercontinent could render most of Earth’s surface uninhabitable for mammals
    Dead Trees and a Mysterious Cosmic Explosion Reveal Bigger Quake Risk for Seattle
    Washington State’s Puget Sound could face previously unknown earthquake risks, according to a new study that has pinned down the date of an ancient earthquake using tree rings and the radiation left by a mysterious cosmic force
    What Happens if You Drop Antimatter? New Gravitational Test Sees First Fall
    In theory, physicists knew that antimatter should behave just like matter under gravity’s pull. But until now, no one had ever seen it happen
    To Move Fast, Quantum Maze Solvers Must Forget the Past
    Quantum algorithms can find their way out of mazes exponentially faster than classical ones, at the cost of forgetting the paths they took
    The Chemistry behind Bourbon
    How does bourbon, “America’s spirit,” get its distinctive taste and color?
    Hoʻoleilana, a Billion-Light-Year-Wide Bubble of Galaxies, Astounds Astronomers
    This enormous structure could help explain processes close to the dawn of time—or it could be a random cosmic fluke
    Song of the Stars, Part 2: Seeing in the Dark
    In 2014, a blind astronomer “sonified” the universe’s most explosive event: a gamma-ray burst. By listening to, rather than looking at, the data, she made a critical discovery and changed the field of astronomy.
    The Complete Human Y Chromosome Marks an Opportunity to Move Away from Stigma
    The Y chromosome was once used to label people as criminal. A new complete Y chromosome sequence just might combat this dangerous myth
    Your Brain Looks for 'Winning Streaks' Everywhere--Here's Why
    This is why we misinterpret life’s weird and wonderful random events
    Streetlights Are Mysteriously Turning Purple. Here's Why
    Newly purple streetlights might seem innocuous, but they could affect driver and pedestrian safety
    The Secret to Beetles' Unfathomable Diversity
    The evolution of a chemical defense gland allowed the most diverse group of beetles to repel predators and go on to conquer wholly new environments
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    Second inmate dies at Hennepin County Jail in as many weeks
    Plus: Minneapolis firefighters freed a man pinned under a train; Hennepin Theatre Trusts’ 2022-2023 Broadway season brings in $115 million; Pitchfork rates the “Tim” reissue a 10; and more.  ( 6 min )
    Nuclear at a Crossroads: Does nuclear power stand a chance in Minnesota amid a moratorium and carbon-free mandate?
    By 2040, all of the state's power must come from carbon-free sources. Solar, hydro, and wind generation are being deployed at break-neck speed, but there's one black sheep in the carbon-free family: nuclear power.  ( 29 min )
    Federal government shutdown could hit most vulnerable Minnesotans first
    Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack warned this week that if the federal government shuts down, a nutrition program that helps low-income mothers and their children would end “immediately.”  ( 21 min )
    New DEED commissioner on Greater Minnesota’s economy and implementing ‘massive’ new spending
    MinnPost interviewed Matt Varilek on Monday about his views on the economy in Greater Minnesota, child care, broadband, South Dakota, fraud in grant programs and more.  ( 29 min )
    What do the Timberwolves need to be truly elite in the West?
    Can Kyle Anderson be as valuable as he was last season; consistency from Anthony Edwards on defense and the role Naz Reid.  ( 24 min )
    That’s a wrap! MinnPost Festival 2023
    Thank you to our VIPs, sponsors, passholders, panelists and staff for making this event a success!  ( 12 min )
    Here come the ads: Yet Minnesotans, particularly seniors, should expect more from their health care plans
    Too many medical providers get involved only after people are sick. They should be offering help when people are healthy and want to stay that way.  ( 11 min )
    Target to close nine locations citing theft, safety
    Plus: Tech workers in Duluth picketing for fair pay; seniors across the metro express frustration with Life Time's new policy for adults over 65; Granite Falls Mayor Dave Smiglewski dies at 70; and more.  ( 6 min )
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    Citadel Might Fight for Its Texts
    Also Sculptor sweeteners, Binance troubles, late 13D filings and the end of the volcano bond.  ( 2 min )
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    The Reversal Curse
    An interesting recent paper — Lukas Berglund, Meg Tong, Max Kaufmann, Mikita Balesni, Asa Cooper Stickland, Tomasz Korbak, and Owain Evans,"The Reversal Curse: LLMs trained on 'A is B' fail to learn 'B is A'", arXiv.org 9/21/2023. The abstract: We expose a surprising failure of generalization in auto-regressive large language models (LLMs). If a model […]  ( 10 min )
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    “We live in a time of mad kings, megalomaniacal sociopaths granted dangerous power through wealth and/or political position, prone to wild schemes of empire and grandeur”
    After quoting Jamal Khashoggi from 2017: Let’s talk about something other than women driving. The NEOM project, the futuristic city that he (the crown prince) plans to invest half a trillion dollars in. What if it goes wrong? It could … Continue reading →  ( 14 min )
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    An Epidemic of the “Epidemic of Loneliness,” Part 2: Naming and Talking Loneliness
    In the previous post, Part 1, I criticized claims of a so-called “epidemic of loneliness” in America. Those claims are based on misunderstanding loneliness–for example, confusing it with actual isolation, not appreciating that most loneliness is longing for a romantic partner, and muddling loneliness up with other sad emotions. Moreover, there is little evidence that […]  ( 22 min )
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    Forecasting Freddie Mac with the DeepAR Algorithm
    Mortgage rates have been the highest in the US over the last 20 years. Inventory shortage and high inflation have driven home prices up. I have analyzed this situation by taking FMCC as an indicator of the American housing market. I’ve examined the distribution of Freddie Mac(FMCC) before and ... Continue reading: Forecasting Freddie Mac with the DeepAR Algorithm  ( 5 min )
    Enhancing Your Data Visualizations with Base R: Overlaying Points and Lines
    Introduction Continue reading: Enhancing Your Data Visualizations with Base R: Overlaying Points and Lines  ( 7 min )
    Linear-cost unbiased estimator for large crossed random effect models via couplings
    In the following we show how it is possible to obtain parallelizable, unbiased and computationally cheap estimates of Crossed random effects models with a linear cost in the number of datapoints (and paramaters) exploiting couplings. Crossed random effects models (CREM) Continue reading: Linear-cost unbiased estimator for large crossed random effect models via couplings  ( 21 min )
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    Niks te verbergen? Toch steeds meer uit te leggen
    Onze overheden en het internationale bedrijfsleven leggen steeds grotere databases over ons aan, op een schaal die we 20 jaar geleden nooit geaccepteerd zouden hebben. Eerder schreef ik in de Volkskrant hoe we dit vroeger automatisch verwerpelijk vonden, met name vanwege onze herinnering aan de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Deze herinnering leeft minder en minder, en ook “Oost-Duitsland” en de Stasi zijn verdwenen en geen afschrikwekkend voorbeeld meer. En we hebben toch niets te verbergen?  ( 4 min )
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    What We Talk About When We Know What We’re Talking About
    with apologies to Raymond Carver Ontology is, famously, the study of what there is. In philosophy, especially after Kant, this question has been approached by way of epistemology, so that we now ask what is there to know. As academic writers, it can be useful to distinguish the act of knowing from the facts we … Continue reading What We Talk About When We Know What We’re Talking About →  ( 7 min )
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    The Study of Smell Loss Still Struggles for Support
    After Covid-19 left millions of people without a sense of smell, research on olfactory dysfunction gained rapid attention. But three years later, scientists are still fighting to show that smell matters. Meanwhile, people born with the condition say they are being left out of the research.  ( 16 min )
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    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Mark
    p. 93 2.7.6: You define the support of a section for sheaves of abelian groups, and then define the support of a sheaf for the more general scenario of sheaves of *sets*. Then you observe that the support of a sheaf can be characterized in terms of the supports of its sections, but this doesn't really make sense for sheaves of sets, because the notion of support of a section doesn't really extend to sheaves of sets. This characterization works for sheaves of abelian groups, but it's not until the next paragraph that you actually explain how to generalize the definition of support of a sheaf in terms of the initial object of the corresponding category. So some rearrangement would probably help here.  ( 14 min )
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    Philosophy of Scientific Experiment: 40+ years on
    Some time, around the 1980s, philosophers of science turned their attention to scientific experiments in a way that contrasted with the reigning approaches to philosophy of science. My colleague, Wendy Parker, and I decided to embark on an experiment of our own, aimed at elucidating some central themes of this evolving movement, sometimes referred to […]  ( 16 min )
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    Silver Bow Twin Drive-In in Butte, Montana
    This drive-in movie theater has been in operation since 1977, showing new releases on twin projector screens. The projection booth and concession stand were originally built as part of a nearby drive-in theater in 1943 and relocated after its closure. There is no formal street address and a dirt road entrance.  ( 12 min )
    'The Bench of the Lovers' in Turin, Italy
    "The Bench of the Lovers" or "The Lampposts in Love," is located in the beautiful Valentino Park and and was created by the artist-gardener Rodolfo Marasciuolo, a municipal gardener.  Sitting on the bench with the lampposts, visitors can see the various wildlife around the park.  ( 12 min )
    Steps to Nowhere in Concord, New Hampshire
    Former president Franklin Pierce once had a home here, but the building was destroyed during the 1980s.  After the death of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, an angry mob gathered here to demand an answer as to why Pierce was not flying an American flag in memoriam to the slain president.   There is a small granite marker detailing the significance of the site. All that is left of the home Pierce inhabited until his death in October of 1869, is two stone staircases to a vacant lot.  ( 13 min )
    Kokudō Station in Yokohama, Japan
    Almost unchanged since its completion in 1930, Kokudō Station is popular among enthusiasts of urban exploring areas outside of Tokyo, Japan, even though it remains in operation. Named after the Keihin Kokudō (today National Route 15), the station is served by Tsurumi Line and used by some 1,500 passengers daily. Getting off here, you'll find that the platforms are nothing unusual, but descend the steps into the dark, lonely concourse and walk into a world stuck in a different time. The arched corridor was once home to a lantern-lit shopping street, full of izakaya life, but the last of the underpass bars closed down in 2022. Today, the remains of the shops and eateries sit empty or have been boarded up. Some ghost signs have been left behind on the much-graffitied walls. The arcade has become a dusty ruin in a perpetual state of photogenic near-abandonment. At this murky tunnel's halfway, the underground corridor opens up into a narrow alleyway leading to the residential street outside. Only a few steps long, it's a jumbled-up confusion of veneer boards, corrugated plates, and bricks, plagued by a heavy layer of rust and vandalism here and there. Outside, up on the right-hand side of the western façade, you can also spot bullet holes left by the strafing gunfire from an Allied attack in 1945, a rare surviving example of World War II-era damage on the periphery of the Tokyo Metropolis. Unsurprisingly, the station boasts an eclectic filmography spanning decades, used as a location by a number of films and TV dramas. The most notable works are Akira Kurosawa's Stray Dog (1949) and Hirokazu Kore-eda's Maborosi (1995).  ( 14 min )
    Bridge Music in Poughkeepsie, New York
    Bridge Music is the work of composer Joseph Bertolozzi, who recorded sounds of bridge surfaces (including the suspension ropes, railings, girders, and conduit) being hit with various mallets. The resulting 11-track album contains no sounds outside of what was recorded using the Mid-Hudson Bridge itself, a Hudson Valley suspension bridge in Poughkeepsie, New York. (Bertolozzi was actually born in Poughkeepsie.) The audio installation is experienced from listening stations that house 12 buttons (one for each track of the album and an additional composition called "Suite Poughkeepsie") on the north-facing side of the bridge's two towers. Originally intended to be a live performance piece, the sound-art installation was completed in 2009 as part of New York's 400th-anniversary observance of Henry Hudson's voyage up the Hudson River.  ( 14 min )
    'Save Iraqi Culture' in Baghdad, Iraq
    In 2010, a bizarre sculpture was unveiled in the Mansour district of Baghdad, Iraq. Designed by renowned sculptor Mohammed Ghani Hikmat, it depicts a muscular giant supporting a Sumerian-style cylinder seal, which is broken at the base and toppling, using all his five arms. When deciphered, the cuneiform on the cylinder seal reads "writing began here" in reference to the Mesopotamian civilization's role in the development of writing systems. Commissioned by the mayor of Baghdad, it was part of the city's attempt to improve its long-tarnished image, to promote the richness of Iraqi culture and history.  ( 13 min )
    Monster Wrestling And Other Weird, Wonderful Sports from Around the World
    Surrounded by the wide open plains of eastern South Dakota, locals from the tiny town of Clark gather every year in early August for a spud celebration. The “Potato Days” tradition has persevered since 1992, eventually featuring the Little Miss and Mister Tater Tot Pageant, potato decorating, and most famously, instant mashed potato wrestling. On a hot August day in 2019, photographer Sol Neelman stood on the sidelines—still somehow drenched in instant potatoes—grinning wildly. He remembers being particularly impressed by the high school spud wrestlers. “Generally you don't get that level of experience and athleticism in a mashed potato ring,” he says. Ending a work day covered head to toe in instant mashed potatoes may not seem like a win for everyone, but for this “weird sports photo…  ( 20 min )
    Every Year, Rabbis Search Calabria for the Perfect Etrog
    Bent low beneath a canopy of leathery green leaves in the sweltering heat of a Calabrian summer, Michele Cirelli is searching for a perfect fruit. Weaving his wrist through the inch-long thorns of his citrus trees, he picks out a good one—deep green and waxy. He takes it, gently, by its plump middle, careful not to damage its precious stem, and turns it slightly, so I might see how the light bounces off the knobbly ridges at its top. “This, this is the type the rabbis want,” he explains. A single one of these fruits, carefully harvested, can fetch more than $300 by the time it arrives in a shop in New York or Montreal. Yet the fruit may never be eaten at all. This is the cedro Diamante, an ancient citrus better known to many as the citron or etrog—a fruit packed with symbolic and histo…  ( 24 min )
    How Cults and Religious Groups Forever Changed American Food
    From the Shakers—a 19th-century bunch of dissenting Quakers who made a mean lemon pie—to the Source Family—a 1970s Californian hippie cult with a celebrity-favorite vegetarian restaurant—to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)—whose members abstain from alcohol but fully endorse indulging one’s sweet tooth—religious groups have been making their mark on American cuisine since the Pilgrims wandered onto Plymouth Rock. In her book, Holy Food: How Cults, Communes, and Religious Movements Influenced What We Eat — An American History, Christina Ward traces the way different belief systems have shaped our dietary preferences—whether we realize it or not. The Yogi Tea on supermarket shelves, for instance, is a product launched by Yogi Bhajan, a problematic, highly influential…  ( 25 min )
    Mahō Jinja (Magical Shrine) in Soja, Japan
    In Japanese, the word mahō means “magic” and typically refers to the Western concept of wizardry and witchcraft, as opposed to such words as majinai or jujutsu which are reserved for the more traditional, divination-or curse-based sorcery. So while the unusual name of Mahō Jinja in the city of Sōja translates to “magical shrine,” it is not actually a sanctum of sorcerers—though an atypical place of worship nonetheless. On a hilltop deep in the forest of Okayama Prefecture, a historic province known for its demon legends that inspired Japan’s most famous folk tale, the shrine sits all but forgotten, without even the torii arch or lion-dog statues found in most shrines. Mahō Shrine is dedicated to Mahō-sama, a local form of the legendary raccoon dog Kyūmō-danuki. Stowing away on a ship carrying Christian missionaries from the West, this demigod of ambiguous origin arrived in Japan in the late 16th century and settled down in the town not long after. Though the raccoon dog stole food from local shops to live off, he did not cause much trouble otherwise and promised the townsfolk he would protect their cattle and horses and forewarn them of fires and burglaries. In return, the townsfolk built the shrine to honor him. But how did he earn the epithet of “magic”? According to the historical texts in the local archives, this Mahō is a corruption of the name of a Buddhist goddess, Marici, with the hō “law, dharma” suffixed to it, unrelated to any magic.  ( 13 min )
    The Kakhovka Dam Disaster Revealed an Archaeological 'Goldmine'
    On June 29, a local man was walking along the beach on the island of Khortytsia, in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, when he noticed what looked like a log half submerged in water. When he approached, he realized the log was part of a boat, one that was possibly centuries old. The man called wardens at the Khortytsia National Reserve, the large national park on the island. Soon the police arrived to cordon off the area, followed by engineers and archaeologists who started an operation to rescue the precious find. Less than a month earlier, an explosion had destroyed the Russian-controlled Kakhovka Dam, 125 miles downriver from Khortytsia. The waters rushed downstream, swelling the Dnipro River and eventually flooding a huge portion of the region. Dozens of villages were…  ( 21 min )
    Niimi Jumbo Cook in Tokyo, Japan
    The Kappabashi Kitchen Town is a popular destination just off the historic district of Asakusa, another popular neighborhood in Tokyo. For over a century, it has been home to many shops specializing in kitchen supplies, growing bigger in the post-war era. Today, there are over 170 such shops in the area, dealing in every kind of kitchenware from traditional dishes to chef uniforms, and vending machines to the world-famous food samples of Japan. Established in 1907, Niimi is one of the oldest companies based in Kappabashi, and its five-story building is considered an icon of the entire Kitchen Town, topped with a gigantic statue of a mustached chef officially named the "Jumbo Cook." The Jumbo Cook was installed in March 1982 when Niimi renovated its building, and stands  36 feet tall (11 meters). The company's unforgettable face has since spawned numerous urban legends, and according to the most popular (and ridiculous) rumor, it is actually a giant robot in disguise, the rest of its body hidden in the building, and will be activated when Tokyo faces a Godzilla-class danger. Some also believe that the colossal chef keeps a pigeon in each of his eyes. Zoom in to his face and you can see why: the irises are concave, and, inside them, white objects represent the light reflected in his eyes—and their shapes do resemble pigeons when seen from afar.  ( 13 min )
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    congrats, friends!
    Congrats to my friends who got academic recognition at JSM last month, among whom Bin Yu for her 2023 COPSS Distinguished Achievement Award and Lectureship, Veronika Rockova for her Emerging Leader Award, Nancy Reid for her David R. Cox Foundations of Statistics Award, Malay Ghosh for his Deming Lecture, Andrew Gelman for his Monroe G. […]  ( 6 min )
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    congrats, friends!
    Congrats to my friends who got academic recognition at JSM last month, among whom Bin Yu for her 2023 COPSS Distinguished Achievement Award and Lectureship, Veronika Rockova for her Emerging Leader Award, Nancy Reid for her David R. Cox Foundations of Statistics Award, Malay Ghosh for his Deming Lecture, Andrew Gelman for his Monroe G. […]  ( 6 min )
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    Pequenes (Chilean Onion Empanadas)
    These Chilean onion empanadas have a savory onion filling wrapped in a flaky empanada crust  ( 21 min )
    10 Pasta Soup Recipes That Won't Leave You Hungry
    Soup and pasta come together in these ten simple and nourishing pasta soup recipes that will warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied.  ( 13 min )
    Some Truly Excellent Breville Coffee Makers (Espresso! Drip Coffee!) Are 20% Off Right Now
    Four of our favorite coffee and espresso makers are 20% off for a limited time.  ( 13 min )
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    Nature flags doubts over Google AI study, pulls commentary
    A new editor’s note in Nature highlights concerns about a paper by Google researchers who claimed computer chips designed in just a few hours using artificial intelligence beat chip plans that human experts took months to develop. In the note, published September 20, the journal stated: Readers are alerted that the performance claims in this … Continue reading Nature flags doubts over Google AI study, pulls commentary  ( 8 min )
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    How NOT to format time series data
    I work with lots of environmental time series data from stationary instruments. This post describes why you should avoid mixing data and metadata in a single file and instead suggests an easy-to-implement, easy-to-use, maximally compact format consisting of two .csv files linked by unique identifiers. EPA Air Quality System The ... Continue reading: How NOT to format time series data  ( 9 min )
    Mastering Data Visualization with ggplot2: A Guide to Using facet_grid()
    Introduction Continue reading: Mastering Data Visualization with ggplot2: A Guide to Using facet_grid()  ( 6 min )
    Implicitization for the spherical trochoid
    If you didn’t read or if you don’t remember my post Continue reading: Implicitization for the spherical trochoid  ( 7 min )
    System Dependencies in R Packages & Automatic Testing
    This post has been cross-posted on the R-hub blog, and the R-hub blog maintainers have contributed to the review and improvement of this post. Continue reading: System Dependencies in R Packages & Automatic Testing  ( 10 min )
    How to Translate a Hugo Blog Post with Babeldown
    As part of our multilingual publishing project, and with funding from the R Consortium, we’ve worked on the R package babeldown for translating Markdown-based content using the DeepL API. Motivation Continue reading: How to Translate a Hugo Blog Post with Babeldown  ( 29 min )
    System Dependencies in R Packages & Automatic Testing
    This post has been cross-posted on the Epiverse-TRACE blog. Continue reading: System Dependencies in R Packages & Automatic Testing  ( 37 min )
    Creating a nice looking Table 1 with standardized mean differences
    I’m in the middle of a perfect storm, winding down three randomized clinical trials (RCTs), with patient recruitment long finished and data collection all wrapped up. This means a lot of data analysis, presentation prep, and paper writing (and not so much blogging). One common (and not so glamorous) ... Continue reading: Creating a nice looking Table 1 with standardized mean differences  ( 35 min )
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    Corporeal grammar
    Recent article in Scientific American: This Ancient Language Has the Only Grammar Based Entirely on the Human Body An endangered language family suggests that early humans used their bodies as a model for reality By Anvita Abbi on June 1, 2023 From just a small handful of Andaman Islanders, the last speakers of their languages, […]  ( 12 min )
    A new Indo-European language
    Many LL readers are familiar with the archeological site of Boğazköy-Hattusha in north-central Turkey, which was the capital of the Hittite Empire and the place where the Hittite Royal Archives (17th-13th c. BC) were discovered, making it the oldest historically attested Indo-European language (scattered Hittite words in Akkadian documents stretch back to the 20th c. […]  ( 13 min )
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    How to Write Your Book in 3 Months Like Author James Byrne
    A prolific author shares his unique writing system that generates quality books in mere months Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Jaime Lannister and Writing Guilt: How to Write The Character Wound
    Part 1 of writing the character wound/ghost Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    How I Feel About Engagement Numbers
    Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Are on the Rise in the U.S. Here's How to Stay Safe
    Here’s why the CDC is so concerned about deadly flesh-eating bacteria and ways to avoid being infected
    Your Body Odor Could Be Used to Track Your Movements or Health
    Human scent signatures could one day be collected at places like crime scenes and COVID testing sites
    Limiting Global Warming to 1.5 Degrees C 'Remains Possible,' Energy Experts Say
    Governments must “separate climate from geopolitics” and work together to triple renewables and deeply cut planet-warming emissions, says International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol
    The Loss of Dark Skies Is So Painful, Astronomers Coined a New Term for It
    Astronomers have a new term to describe the pain associated with the loss of access to dark skies: noctalgia
    Our Fragile Earth: How Close Are We to Climate Catastrophe?
    Lessons from past eras when Earth was a hothouse or a snowball tell us whether we are doomed by climate change or still have time to prevent that fate
    Does the First Amendment Confer a 'Right to Compute'? The Future of AI May Depend on It
    We need to figure out if there is a constitutional right to compute
    Two Thirds of American Kids Can't Read Fluently
    Phonics may be a popular way to teach reading, but it fails too many children
    How Mathematical Objects Are like People and Other Mysteries of Intersection Theory
    A Q&A with Hannah Larson, a recipient of the 2024 Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize
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    Five MIT faculty members named 2023 Simons Investigators
    The program supports “outstanding theoretical scientists.”  ( 8 min )
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    Amazon sued by FTC and Minnesota attorney general for illegally maintaining monopoly
    Plus: Lower Sioux Indian community pioneers new eco-friendly building technique; union members across Minnesota rally in solidarity with United Auto Workers; local breweries are back to pre-pandemic on-site sales; and more.  ( 6 min )
    Defense is key if Wolves want to go from so-so to serious contender
    In Part III of our one-on-one with Chris Finch we focus on the Wolves defense, honing in particularly on the pros and cons of playing Gobert up in coverage more often.  ( 29 min )
    Where this year’s Minneapolis City Council candidates stand on rent control
    With council elections coming up in November, MinnPost asked each candidate where they stood on “rent stabilization.” Here’s how they responded.  ( 15 min )
    ‘Wealth supremacy,’ a bias ingrained in our economic system, needs to end
    Fifteen years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Wall Street is as predatory as ever. But a more democratic economy could be rising all around us.  ( 11 min )
    Pot Boom Wakes Sleepy Dinosaur, Colorado
    The four cannabis stores, which opened after the passage of a 2016 ballot measure, have changed the fortunes of a town that made repeated losing bets on other commodities before finally hitting the jackpot with marijuana.  ( 20 min )
    A Q&A with Thomas Søndergård as he formally steps into Orchestra Hall
    "I felt I could make a journey with these musicians that would make a big difference in my life, and my devotion in my life is music. So I have no time to waste."  ( 21 min )
    Survey of Metro Transit riders shows they want ambassadors to focus on safety, fare enforcement
    It was rising crime on platforms and vehicles that led the Legislature to change how Metro Transit deals with safety in part by shifting fare enforcement from cops to civilians.  ( 20 min )
    Derrick Thompson negotiating plea deal for crash that killed five young women
    Plus: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center asking city for line of credit; the growing need for mental health counselors for Minnesota students; MPR's Mike Mulcahy retiring after 40 years; and more.  ( 7 min )
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    The FTC Makes Merger Arb More Fun
    Also Citadel Securities and naked short selling, robot junior bankers, ESG shorting, greenwashing, Jon Corzine and SBF.  ( 2 min )
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    Tuesday assorted links
    1. The Reversal Curse (LLMs). 2. Crows use statistical logic. 3. The AI skeptics are starting to go a little quiet. 4. The crisis in UK universities (WSJ). 5. The wisdom of Larry Summers, recommended.  YouTube here. 6. US capital is depreciating faster. The post Tuesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Sman. His main points in that article is that we ... by sxb #2 Crows are natural probabilists? No wonder they're annoying. by skyzyks In reply to mkt42. One sad byproduct of the funding crisis is ... by Nancy In reply to Some Toronto Guy. Fewer professors need fewer ... by Dismalist In reply to Hazel Meade. Maybe government should raise ... by lol Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    What should I ask Patrick McKenzie?
    I will be doing a Conversation with him.  Patrick is a phenomenon of the modern age.  He writes the excellent Bits About Money, which focuses on money, banking, payments, and more. His blog is Kalzumeus.  He has lived most of his adult life in Japan, and has many excellent posts about Japan.  Here are his […] The post What should I ask Patrick McKenzie? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments What is the current sector/market where Patrick thinks ... by Sam Roland In reply to jimmy. Also, what does this mean? “Most ... by jimmy In reply to myst_05. “the sense that at the end of the day ... by Aladdin In reply to hnau. I also think he sounds much older now. The ... by KarterB What are the rest of us doing wrong when interacting with ... by jimmy Plus 10 more... Related Stories EU May Ban Payments for Milk, Sperm and Blood Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent! From my email (on single-parent families)  ( 6 min )
    Selection, Patience, and the Interest Rate
    I take it this is good news?  Or will it arrive too slowly? The interest rate has been falling for centuries.  a process of natural selection that leads to increasing societal patience is key to explaining this decline.  Three observations support this mechanism: patience varies across individuals, is inter-generationally persistent, and is positively related to […] The post Selection, Patience, and the Interest Rate appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Sure. >the rise of the (Christian) Nation-State ... by OldCurmudgeon In reply to M. To clarify, we might “lose nothing” (or ... by Formerly K In reply to You're sucking it babe. I wish by I’m so in love with you In reply to I’m so in love with you. Aren't you? by You're sucking it babe In reply to M. *parentally not paternally by M Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    From my email (on single-parent families)
    I won’t do double indentation, but this is all from Rick from Baltimore: “In your post today, you cite to an interview you gave in which you describe the negative effects of children growing up with one parent and state that “I don’t have a magic wand to wave to make all those men worthy […] The post From my email (on single-parent families) appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to theshy. >I like #6 even though I am not ... by OldCurmudgeon In reply to EdR. Because they're the only ones willing to put ... by Colin C In reply to blue jay. The problem with your proposal is ... by Colin C In reply to Hazel Meade. One thing in all of this is that ... by Anonymous Opinion In reply to rsm. I'm very sorry about your losses, and I wish ... by Colin C Plus 10 more... Related Stories What should I ask Patrick McKenzie? Trends for 12th graders School choice for North Carolina  ( 8 min )
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    How to teach certain tricky things such as the difference between standard deviation and standard error
    The students in my class on applied regression and causal inference are required to contribute to a shared online document. Before each class, every student needs to enter something in the document, either a question on the reading/homework or a … Continue reading →  ( 13 min )
    How many hours should students spend in class each week (compared to doing homework)?
    We had a fun discussion the other day after my talk in London on statistics teaching. One question that arose was how our classes should change in reaction to the new chatbots that can write essays and answer homework questions. … Continue reading →  ( 18 min )
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    A few quick highlights
    There are more, but I have to work on writing some other things.  More soon....  It's been a very busy time, hence my lower posting frequency.  It was rather intense trying to attend both the and the morning sessions of the DOE experimental condensed matter PI meeting (pdf of agenda ).  A few quick highlights that I thought were interesting:KITP conferencehere of the form AV3Sb5 are very complicated.  In these materials, in the - plane the V atoms form a  (before that one reader corrects me, I know that this is not formally a lattice from the crystallographic point of view, just using the term colloquially).  Band structure calculations show that there are rather flat bands (for an explanation, ) near the Fermi level, and there are , , , etc.  These materials have nontrivial electronic…  ( 10 min )
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    ‘collection of free online daily word games’
    Wordsmith Games [tdjones] Have fun!  ( 1 min )
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    In Arctic Lakes, Scientists Watch For a Shifting Carbon Cycle
    For millennia, lakes in Greenland’s tundra have locked up vast stores of carbon in their sediment. But as the Arctic becomes warmer and wetter, scientists believe these lakes could be turning into sources of carbon, which would have important consequences for the world’s climate.  ( 15 min )
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    Philosophy of Science
    A good philosophy of science should make you a better academic writer. In fact, a healthy approach to academic writing probably depends on having an adequate philosophy of what science is. After all, you are writing down what you know for the purpose of discussing it with other knowledgeable people. Before you can do that, … Continue reading Philosophy of Science →  ( 5 min )
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    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Mark
    In reply to Mark. (which of course means that (i⁎𝓕)_q is a singleton set, the terminal object of Set)  ( 14 min )
    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Mark
    On p. 94, Exercise 2.7.H(a), I believe the stalk (i⁎𝓕)_q should be 𝓕(∅), not ∅.  ( 14 min )

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    Book Review: Beelzebub's Tales To His Grandson
    CW: the Omnipresent Okidanokh, the sacred 'vznooshlitzval,' aieioiuoa
    Open Thread 295
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    course du souffle au Parc de Sceaux [42:06, 10k, 128m⁺, 43/663, 1/19M5M]
    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    The Power of Writing
    Writing, like all other art forms, is an outlet for the spirit. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Writing Down the Bones, The Flesh, The Blood, The Being
    What it means to be a writer — and a human Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Let Me Share With You My Learnings From Writing 100 Blog Posts
    Insights I wish I had known when I started Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Blogging Is the Writing Equivalent of Podcasting
    If you primarily consider yourself a “blogger,” you’ve got to level up Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Wind Energy Could Get Safer for Bats with New Research
    Wind turbines threaten several bat species, but the Biden administration is funding research to reduce casualties
    'Fossilized' Bubble 10,000 Times the Size of the Milky Way Could Be a Relic from the Big Bang
    Astronomers have spotted a gigantic void they believe to be a baryon acoustic oscillation — a relic from when the universe was a fiery plasma soup
    Song of the Stars, Part 1: Transforming Space into Symphonies
    Space is famously silent, but astronomers and musicians are increasingly turning astronomical data into sound as a way to make discoveries and inspire people who are blind or visually impaired.
    Is Consciousness Part of the Fabric of the Universe?
    Physicists and philosophers recently met to debate a theory of consciousness called panpsychism
    Autism, Human Connection and the 'Double Empathy' Problem
    Despite stereotypes, many autistic people yearn for meaningful relationships, but they are daunted by neurotypicals’ assumptions about them
    Bizarre Quantum Theory Explains Why Your Coffee Takes So Long to Drip through a Narrow Filter
    Physicist John Cardy and his colleague just won the 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. We spoke with Cardy about conformal field theory, 2D black holes and coffee filters
    If You're Pregnant, These Vaccines Could Save Your and Your Baby's Life
    The RSV vaccine is the latest in a series of immunizations that could protect pregnant people and their babies from severe disease and death
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    3 Questions: A new PhD program from the Center for Computational Science and Engineering
    Co-directors Youssef Marzouk and Nicolas Hadjiconstantinou describe how the standalone degree aims to train students in cross-cutting aspects of computational science and engineering.  ( 9 min )
    School of Science welcomes new faculty in 2023
    Sixteen professors join the departments of Biology; Chemistry; Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; and Physics.  ( 14 min )
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    Bún Bò Huê (Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)
    Bun bo hue is a spicy, flavorful noodle soup from Hue, a city in the central region of Vietnam. This recipe simmers meat and bones in broth to tenderize the meat and deepen the broth's flavor.  ( 21 min )
    The OXO Scale Has Been Our Top Pick for More Than 5 Years (It's Truly the Best)
    We’ve recommended the OXO kitchen scale for the past five years and it’s a staple in the Serious Eats test kitchen and in our homes.  ( 14 min )
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    Weekend rains cause flooding in Duluth
    Plus: Rep. Dean Phillips reconsiders challenging President Biden; Vineeta Sawkar interviews Erin DuPree; former Minnesota secretary of state Arlen Erdahl dies; and more.  ( 6 min )
    ‘We all get older.’ Gov. Tim Walz on Biden’s age, Trump’s ballot status and what’s next for him and the Legislature
    The DFL governor answered questions Saturday about the presidential race, a controversy over school resource officers and more in an interview at the MinnPost Festival.  ( 18 min )
    Marketing company initiative gets at combating overdoses in Minnesota
    SixSpeed is sponsoring Little Free “Reviveries,” to be supplied with 40 doses of nasal naloxone at various Twin Cities locations.  ( 12 min )
    As registration deadline approaches, Minnesota count of hemp businesses reaches 1,250
    Reports from the Department of Revenue show that 842 businesses paid $771,514 in cannabis taxes in August.  ( 12 min )
    The origins of Minnesota’s state seal
    The Great Seal of Minnesota was created by men who tied their fortunes to the progress (as they defined it) and settlement of the state, often at the expense of Native Americans.  ( 11 min )
    Why the focus of Minneapolis planning must still be vertical
    Living in a compact city reduces vehicles miles traveled (VMT). This is because people can choose to walk, bike or take the bus rather than be forced by the built environment to drive. VMT is the primary cause of air pollution.  ( 13 min )
    People Incorporated’s new Minneapolis program expands hybrid model of mental health care
    After crisis treatment, clients can stay for longer-term intensive treatment at People Incorporated's Chicago Avenue program.  ( 18 min )
    Police: ‘We will work tirelessly’ on investigation of shootings, stabbings that left 3 dead in Roseville
    Plus: Minnesotans have killed 790 deer with crossbows; U.S. health officials recommend vaccine to protect newborns from lung infections; Minnesota Girl Scout pushes for caregiver mark on driver’s licenses; and more.  ( 9 min )
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    Dolmen of Sorginetxe in Arrizala, Spain
    It is hard to say when the Sorginetxe was first discovered, but the dolmen in northern Spain has been known for a long time. It is a relatively simple stone structure, a polygonal chamber made up of six interlinked slabs with a seventh that forms a ceiling. It currently has no passageway or covering barrow, though this does not mean that it has always been that way. The name Sorginetxe means "witch's house" in Basque, and is derived from a folk legend according to which it was built by witches who brought the stones down from the Sierra de Entzia Mountains by night on the distaffs of their spinning wheels. Other legends say that the witches lived at Fuente de Lezao in Eguileor, by the cave of the same name, and that they came to the dolmen to comb their hair. The oldest known description of the structure dates back to 1833. Sorginetxe was partially excavated in 1890 by Julián de Apraiz, who found human remains and a barbed and tanged arrowhead. These finds have since disappeared. In 1913 it was purchased by the Provincial Council of Alava to ensure its conservation.  ( 13 min )
    How Poison Fruit Pits Became Irrestistible to Humans
    THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2023, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. I drank iced, frothy tejate for the first time last summer, at a market in Oaxaca, Mexico. Refreshing and lightly sweet, it reminded me of a chocolate protein shake. Tejate does contain cacao nibs, along with dry corn and pixtle, the seed kernels of the mamey sapote fruit. These are toasted and ground together with the fragrant flowers of a different plant called flor de cacao, then mixed with water to produce the beverage, which has ancient pre-Colombian roots. Inside each mamey, a single large, dark pit nestles against the creamy orange flesh. When I found mamey at my local grocery store in NYC a few weeks ago, I saved the pits, hoping to make my own teja…  ( 23 min )
    Lavender Pit in Bisbee, Arizona
    Before Bisbee, Arizona became a center for the arts it was a mining town, and its history still permeates and scars the landscape. The most visible legacy of Bisbee’s copper mining history is the Lavender Pit, visible from an overlook on the route between Bisbee and Historic Lowell. The name of the pit may conjure up a beautiful sunset and shades of sandstone, but the pit is actually named for mining bigwig Harrison M. Lavender. Lavender was an engineer who rose through the ranks of the Calumet & Arizona Mining Co., which was acquired by the Phelps Dodge Corp., the company that owned Bisbee’s Copper Queen mines. Lavender believed that open-pit mining was the answer to getting more copper ore from Bisbee’s low-grade rock, replacing the existing Sacramento Hill mine. The pit mine opened in 1950. Sadly, Lavender was already dying at this point. He passed away in 1952, and the pit mine was named in his honor. The pit remained in operation through 1974.It produced more than 600,000 tons of copper, and its expansion led to the demolition of Lowell’s residential district, turning its commercial area into an eerie ghost town. Most notably, it was the home of “Bisbee blue,” a form of uniquely high-quality turquoise. In 1972, Bob Matthews was given a lease to mine turquoise and mined nearly 2,000 pounds by 1974. By then, world copper prices had crashed, and Bisbee’s low-quality copper was an early casualty. Phelps Dodge left, the mines were scuttled and closed, and Bisbee was left for dead before reinventing itself years later. Today, the Lavender Pit is a popular tourist attraction for those headed to the border. Its turquoise remains rare, and is found in high-end galleries and mimicked in stores throughout town. Visitors to the overlook will be able to observe the pit and read interpretive signage explaining the history of the pit, and the meaning of the red, gray, yellow, and yes, lavender layers of rock that are now forever exposed to nature.  ( 13 min )
    H. R. Meininger Co. in Denver, Colorado
    Originally a bookbinder from Chicago, Emil Meininger moved to Colorado after losing everything in the Great Chicago Fire. He opened the first art supply store in Denver, H. R. Meininger Co., in 1881. Meininger sold art supplies to and befriended Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. With the expansion of the Fine Arts Department by later generation Meininger's, by 1986, the store had become the largest art supply store west of the Mississippi. In its current location since 1993, H. R. Meininger Co. has had everyone visit from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Daniel Sprick.  Still family-owned and operated to this day, guests can visit the 7,000-square-foot store in Denver, which not only sells art supplies and inspiration but is also filled with artwork, history, and cases full of antique and unique art supplies.  ( 13 min )
    Sebayashi Ripple Marks in Kanna, Japan
    Along Route 299 in the township of Kanna stands a wall of mountain cliff known as the Sazanami-iwa (“ripple rock”). Discovered in 1953 during the construction of a road, it was initially believed to be just that—a rock with ancient ripple marks; but it later turned out to be something much more. Often referred to as the “ripple marks of Sebayashi” after the former village it is located in, the rock was thoroughly researched by Gunma University upon its discovery. When its team of academics made a report, it mentioned “strange holes” alongside the ripple marks. Later, in 1960, the “holes” were identified as dinosaur footprints, the first fossil track to be found in Japan. As it turned out, there were over 50 of them here. The new report attracted curious tourists to the site despite its remote location, receiving 30,000 visitors that year. Following this, Kanna started to brand itself as a “dinosaur kingdom,” opening a museum called the Kanna Dinosaur Center in 1987, exhibiting local fossils and Mongolian dinosaurs. Notably, it’s also home to specimens of the Sanchūryū, a previously unknown and understudied species of Gallimimus. Though the museum’s collection is rather impressive, the “dinosaur kingdom” of Kanna remains an obscure destination due to its difficult accessibility. From the nearest bus stop, it takes about an hour by foot to get to the Sebayashi ripple marks.  ( 13 min )
    Eat Like an Ancient Greek Philosopher
    You’ve just been invited to a dinner party in third-century Rome. It’s going to be a swanky affair with high-profile guests, and you’re determined to make a good impression. You’ve figured out your outfit and you’ve packed your spoon and napkin (Roman hosts did not provide these). There’s just one part of the evening that concerns you: conversation. The other guests will be well-traveled and well-read, especially in the Greek literature popular with Roman elites. What if you don’t get their references? What if you can’t think of anything clever to say, and you never get invited to another dinner? After a moment’s panic, you breathe a sigh of relief and head for your library. Your social success is assured; you’ve just remembered that you own a copy of Deipnosophistae. Written in Greek …  ( 26 min )
    Chimopar in Bucharest, Romania
    Step into the annals of history and explore the captivating journey of Chimopar, the venerable cornerstone of Romanian chemical ingenuity. Created in 1895 under the visionary leadership of General Eremia Grigorescu, Chimopar, also known as Dudești Chemical Enterprise, rises as a time-honored emblem of innovation. Its legacy, steeped in the alchemy of creation and destruction, harkens back to an era when it stood tall as a vital producer of gunpowder and specialized compounds. It is currently a large, abandoned complex of several buildings that eventually became bankrupt, turning into a ruin in outer Bucharest. The story is not without its tumultuous twists. Echoes of earthquakes and the resounding echoes of explosions, in 1904 and 1923 respectively, bear witness to the trials borne by this industrious bastion. Undeterred, it pressed forward, even as the Communist Regime cast its transformative shadow. The very fabric of Chimopar expanded under its influence, but the winds of change blew fiercely, ushering in the seismic shifts of 1989. As Romania's industrial landscape crumbled, Chimopar too fell victim to privatization in the 90s. It has since been left abandoned, explored by many who wish to see its old factory walls. Today, the factory's grounds offer a remarkable blend of contrasts, a canvas upon which history, art, and adventure converge. Once a hub of industrial fervor, it now beckons street artists and airsoft teams, calling upon hipsters and sports enthusiasts alike to use its space. In the symphony of decay and revival, a chorus of graffiti writers has given colour to the walls. With vibrant strokes, they have etched tales upon the slabs, each stroke an ode to the past's rewritten heartbeat. A magnetic allure draws many inquisitive adventurers captivated by the forgotten stories of Chimopar. The factory is worth a visit if you would like to understand both the history of the country and see something unique.  ( 13 min )
    Frontera Sculpture Oasis in Luna County, New Mexico
    Located just three miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, Frontera Sculpture Oasis is a unique celebration of the Earth as envisioned by a singular artist working in the borderland near Columbus, New Mexico. This fascinating sculpture garden is the work of Taras Mychalewych, a German emigre raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. After wandering through New Mexico for four days after his car blew up in the midst of a cross-country drive, he decided to move there and build a sculpture garden. He describes the park as infused with feminine energy, derived from the Mother of God (or Prajñāpāramitā), and Mother Earth. The message appears to be a tribute and appreciation to nature, and perhaps a warning to those who have defiled it in the name of profit. The garden is nestled in the Chihuahuan desert, where agave and cholla mingle with the work. The oasis is explicitly inspired by the Watts Towers, and perhaps includes elements of other roadside outsider sculpture parks. Sculptural figures appear to be built out of scavenged or donated media, ranging from bricks to bottles. A makeshift biosphere mingles with sculptures crafted to mimic the shapes of the surrounding natural environment. A colorful display includes figures representing a regional mariachi band, welcoming people to the borderlands.  ( 13 min )
    The Batavia's Tale of Mutiny and Murder Gets a New Chapter
    This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. He knew the missing skeleton was here. Somewhere. It was 2014, and Daniel Franklin, a forensic anthropologist at the University of Western Australia, was on Beacon Island, a tiny patch of land off Australia’s west coast. The remains he was looking for belonged to a traveler who, in 1628, boarded the Batavia, one of the most ill-fated ships in history. Franklin was pretty sure the skeleton was here because, in the 1960s, archaeologists had found a skull covered in heavy fractures in the same place. At the time, the rest of the individual—everything from the neck down—was trapped under the concrete floor of a fisherman’s hut. But …  ( 21 min )
    Podcast: Twin Oaks
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a community in rural central Virginia that has been testing an interesting premise for decades—that maybe three, or four, or more parental figures are even better than two. This episode is part of a collaboration we did with Freakonomics. You can find a larger episode on this topic here. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 13 min )
    The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Throwing Shade
    Atlas Obscura's weekly crossword comes to us from creator Stella Zawistowski and editor Laura Braunstein, members of Inkubator, which publishes crossword puzzles by women and nonbinary constructors. You can see more puzzles in their book, Inkubator Crosswords: 100 Audacious Puzzles from Women and Nonbinary Creators. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that may contain the answer. Happy solving!  ( 13 min )
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    He Knew He Was Right, by Anthony Trollope
    An older lothario interferes in the lives of a young married couple, driving them apart as each maintains their own innocence.  ( 3 min )
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    Monday assorted links
    1. “Decline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children’s Mental Well-being.” 2. “We find that annual suicide attempts increased by 16%, or 5 attempts per 100k capita, after the enactment of [Polish] anti-LGBT statutes.” 3. Time preferences and food choice. 4. ChatGPT can now see, speak, and hear. 5. Tries to sound […] The post Monday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to mike. during rush hour that is by mike isn’t the traffic annoyance itself a successful congestion ... by mike In reply to Sure. You do realize that Denmark exists?? In ... by Cancelled for wongthink In reply to Ska. There are many examples of automated fare ... by RAD In reply to mkt42. I wish ChatGPT would just go away … by Turing Test Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    It is the poor who are lonely (on average)
    Lower-income people are more lonely Jiska Cohen-Mansfield did a literature review with Haim Hazan, Yaffa Lerman, and Vera Shalom of the statistical correlates of loneliness in older adults and found that being low-income is a strong correlate of loneliness. You see the same thing in surveys of middle-aged and elderly Portuguese people, in the Nova Scotia Quality of Life […] The post It is the poor who are lonely (on average) appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments 《loneliness is associated with lower income and thus probably ... by rsm In reply to Naveen K. What if jobs were about actual ... by rsm In reply to CM. What about drugs? by rsm In reply to Moral Panic. I think it was Chetty who showed ... by Sure In reply to Flower People. The other thing is that being ... by Sure Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Productivity of Online Education Increases Trends for 12th graders Songs Sold for a Song  ( 7 min )
    The Productivity of Online Education Increases
    Teaching is a labor-intensive service industry for which it is difficult to increase productivity. Thus, the price of education rises over time, the Baumol effect. One of the reasons Tyler and I have put a lot of effort into online education is that it ties education to high productivity growth industries such as software and […] The post The Productivity of Online Education Increases appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Tom Meadowcroft. Even without interactive ... by joan In reply to Kaleberg. C'hat;G.P.T:5 by dearieme Increasing the cost of education is the GOAL. It isn't a side ... by notRover In reply to George Oh-Well. How is it doing that? It never ... by Mitch Berkson In reply to PHinton. If 29 out of 30 students in every ... by steve Plus 10 more... Related Stories Patience and educational achievement Modern Principles! It is the poor who are lonely (on average)  ( 6 min )
    Trends for 12th graders
    Percentage of 12th graders who have a driver’s license, who’ve ever tried alcohol, who ever go on dates, and who worked for pay at any point during the last school year. https://t.co/wBtK4YTIkX pic.twitter.com/LeGIA7wWMB — Steve Stewart-Williams (@SteveStuWill) September 23, 2023 The post Trends for 12th graders appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to dan1111. “Is it true that opportunities to make ... by TWBC In reply to JWatts. Have you heard of graduated licensing? ... by James In reply to Kaleberg. How did Obama CREATE “Cheap-ass ... by notRover In reply to indoor camping. “not think driving is worth all ... by TWBC In reply to M. “Driving licence and alcohol is about ... by TWBC Plus 10 more... Related Stories Does GPT represent a triumph of WEIRD values? States with high (low) rates of reporter mental illness School choice for North Carolina  ( 6 min )
    Scoring fifty years of industrial policy
    Gary Clyde Hufbauer and Eujin Jung report on what has worked and what has not: Industrial policy is making a comeback in the United States. It is more urgent than ever to understand how and whether industrial policy has worked to strengthen the US economy. This study analyzes and scores 18 US industrial policy episodes […] The post Scoring fifty years of industrial policy appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments The only original and real impetus for the computing technology ... by zztop The report tends to look rather tightly at cause and effect. ... by Kaleberg In reply to Andao. Self restraint works against prosperity. ... by Kaleberg In reply to steve. Import protection performed fairly well in ... by Kaleberg In reply to Sure. Yeah, I was going to say that the original ... by Worley Plus 10 more...  ( 7 min )
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    Empowering Healthcare with R: Javier Orraca-Deatcu’s Journey from Finance to Predictive Health Models
    Javier Orraca-Deatcu of the Southern California R User Group (SoCal RUG) highlighted his work at a health insurance company for quality of life improvements through data science models. He uses... Continue reading: Empowering Healthcare with R: Javier Orraca-Deatcu’s Journey from Finance to Predictive Health Models
    Mastering Data Visualization with Pairs Plots in Base R
    Introduction Continue reading: Mastering Data Visualization with Pairs Plots in Base R
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    Mesmerizing Shapes - Symmetries According To An AI
    Having spent the past 12 months coding up an end-to-end model of an astrophysics experiment, with the sole aim of searching for an optimal solution for its design by use of stochastic gradient descent, I am the least qualified person to judge the aesthetic value of the results I am finally getting from it. Therefore it makes sense to ask you, dear reader, what you think of the eerily arcane geometries that the system is proposing. I do not think that to be a good judge you need to know the details of how the model is put together, but I will nevertheless make an attempt at brief you about it, just in case it makes a difference in your judgment. read more  ( 5 min )
    planets forming in a disk
    At the end of last week I had a great conversation with Valentina Tardugno (NYU) and Phil Armitage (Flatiron) about how planets form. I spent the whole weekend thinking about it: If a few planets are forming in a proto-planetary disk, there are all sorts of interactions between the planets and the disk, and the planets and each other, and the disk with itself. You can think of this (at least) two different ways: You can think of planets which are interacting not just directly with one another, but also with a disk, and with each other as mediated by that disk. This is the planet-centric view. In this view, the planets are what you are tracking, and the disk is a latent object that makes the planets interact and evolve. Alternatively, you can think of the disk, with planets in it. In this disk-centric view, the planets are latent objects that modify the disk, creating gaps and spiral waves. Both views are legitimate, and both have interesting science questions. We will explore and see where to work. I am partial to the planet-centric view: I want to know where planetary systems come from!  ( 14 min )
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    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Clemens
    In reply to Clemens. Another thing I noticed: In the proof of 6.21. (pp. 190-191) you invoke exercise 6.6.C. I assume that there should be the hypothesis that A is Noetherian as otherwise q need not be finitely generated.  ( 13 min )
    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Silorak42
    pg 43, 1.4.8 the definition of filtered set says that any two elements should have a lower bound z, but z should be upper bound when contrasted with the filtered category definition. Otherwise filtered set is not a filtered as a category.  ( 13 min )
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    “Psychology needs to get tired of winning”
    Olaf Zimmermann points to this article by Gerald Haeffel, which begins: Nearly 100% of the published studies in psychology confirm the initial hypothesis. This is an amazing accomplishment given the complexity of the human mind and human behaviour. Somehow, as … Continue reading →  ( 11 min )
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    A bad thing about social media is also good
    Jill Lepore recently presented an illustrative example of how social media amplifies bad stuff ("The World According to Elon Musk's Grandfather", 9/19/2023): Walter Isaacson’s new biography of Musk […] only glancingly discusses Musk’s grandfather J. N. Haldeman, whom he presents as a risk-taking adventurer and whose politics he dismisses as “quirky.” In fact, Haldeman was […]  ( 16 min )
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    A Brief Cartoon History of the Biden Impeachment Inquiry
    On September 12, Speaker Kevin McCarthy directed a GOP House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. National political cartoonists responded immediately. The most repeated word was “evidence”: Especially its lack: The empty container/room repetition is almost as fun as two identically posed McCarthys reaching into the same visual metaphor: Or […]  ( 8 min )
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    A Toxic Legacy: What America Left Behind In Afghanistan
    Afghans raised children, went to work, and gave birth for two decades next to America’s vast military bases and burn pits, and their prolonged exposure to the air, soil, and water pollution continues to this day. Dealing with the consequences of the war’s contamination may take generations.  ( 50 min )
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    Yale professor’s book ‘systematically misrepresents’ sources, review claims
    The first book of a Yale professor of Chinese history contains a “multitude of problems,” according to a no-holds-barred review published last month.   Uncertainty in the Empire of Routine: The Administrative Revolution of the Eighteenth-Century Qing State appeared last August from Harvard University Press. Its author, Maura Dykstra, is now an assistant professor of history … Continue reading Yale professor’s book ‘systematically misrepresents’ sources, review claims  ( 8 min )
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    A Spherical Cow Model of Global Warming (With Data and Code)
    Before we start, I’d like to thank ESA’s Mark McCaughrean who helped kick off this article by referring me to two key articles that lay out, in scientific terms, how global warming really works. I must also acknowledge this thread by Markus Deserno which opened my eyes in 2022 that global warming is more complicated than almost everyone thinks. And it turns out it is even more complicated than can fit in a thread.  ( 23 min )
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    Ignorance
    Knowledgeable people are people who are able to know things. This means that they are able to conquer their ignorance. Obviously, you can’t conquer something that fills you with dread whenever you encounter it. So one of the things you often find in very accomplished scientists and scholars is a sanguine attitude about the things … Continue reading Ignorance →  ( 6 min )
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    Lying
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    RWC 2023 Predictions for Week 4
    Team Ratings for Week 4 The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference Ireland 18.17 15.46 2.70 South Africa 17.89 16.35 1.50 New Zealand 17.23 16.32 […] RWC 2023 Predictions for Week 4 first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
    NRL Predictions for the Grand Final
    Team Ratings for the Grand Final The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference Panthers 15.30 12.99 2.30 Broncos 8.50 -5.92 14.40 Storm 6.15 11.21 -5.10 […] NRL Predictions for the Grand Final first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
    Bunnings NPC Predictions for Wednesday Game for Round 8
    Team Ratings for Wednesday Game for Round 8 The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference Wellington 13.22 8.72 4.50 Canterbury 7.14 9.44 -2.30 North […] Bunnings NPC Predictions for Wednesday Game for Round 8 first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
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    Exact MCMC with differentially private moves
    “The algorithm can be made differentially private while remaining exact in the sense that its target distribution is the true posterior distribution conditioned on the private data (…) The main contribution of this paper arises from the simple  observation that the penalty algorithm has a built-in noise in its calculations which is not desirable in […]  ( 7 min )
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    Exact MCMC with differentially private moves
    “The algorithm can be made differentially private while remaining exact in the sense that its target distribution is the true posterior distribution conditioned on the private data (…) The main contribution of this paper arises from the simple  observation that the penalty algorithm has a built-in noise in its calculations which is not desirable in […]  ( 7 min )
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    Red Flags That Tell You Not to Work for an Online Content Client
    How to spot warning signs that a client is not a good prospect Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Ways to Make Compound Possession Less Confounding
    And help ensure you’re using possessive compounds correctly in your writing Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    The ‘Southern Reach Trilogy’ Is the Perfect Example of How to Use Point of View Effectively
    Changing point of view is risky but can be deadly effective Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    *Building God: Demystifying AI for Decision Makers*
    By Rohit Krishnan, due out on Kindle October 25, very likely a good book for policymakers, I have just pre-ordered. The post *Building God: Demystifying AI for Decision Makers* appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Off topic but I just figured out why the Fed screwed up in the ... by Cancelled for wongthink “very likely a good book” … gotta luv this shameless ... by Marcus In reply to Anti-Gnostic. So this is the Golden Calf, 2023 ... by Rich Berger With advances in advanced general intelligence, and perhaps ... by Moral Panic As I've been saying, these people including Tyler are convinced ... by Anti-Gnostic Holy Science has decided to go ahead and drop any and all ... by Edward Burke Related Stories The best sentence I read today (so far) *Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy* Does GPT represent a triumph of WEIRD values?  ( 6 min )
    Sunday assorted links
    1. It does seem that Microsoft is going hard in on nuclear energy. 2. TC on single-parent families. 3. Zionism for Aboriginal Australians? 4. Erbarme dich. 5. Why don’t more women date short men?  Why exactly? The post Sunday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Dinwar. I think I've figured out why you and I ... by Anti-Gnostic 1. A datacenter in NSW Australia would have had free ... by Crikey In reply to Eazy-E. “Yes, because a few groups seem to have ... by Dinwar In reply to Dinwar. I think I've figured out why we're ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to Dinwar. Historically the punishments ... by Anti-Gnostic Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    The best sentence I read today (so far)
    “Robots can’t replace senior clerics, but they can be a trusted assistant that can help them issue a fatwa in five hours instead of 50 days,” said Mohammad Ghotbi, who heads a state-linked organisation in Qom that encourages the growth of technology businesses. And this follow-up: Ghotbi, who leads the Eshragh Creativity and Innovation House, […] The post The best sentence I read today (so far) appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments the new yorky times criminal justice reform narrative just ... by yo are all straussians now In reply to Guled. I scent the faint perfume of a story from ... by Henk Bruinsma In reply to Equestrian. Go fuck yourself by Anonymous In reply to Rahul. You know $10 here, $2000 over there. I ... by Equestrian In reply to M. “What the acceptable error checking ... by Dinwar Plus 10 more... Related Stories Does an AI Pause make sense? IFOs *Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy*  ( 6 min )
    Songs Sold for a Song
    In our principles textbook, Modern Principles, Tyler and I discuss securitization and give the interesting example of music securitization with the picture at right (I’m pretty proud of the caption.) But what has happened to these big purchases of song portfolios? Ted Gioia runs the numbers and finds that the rock stars sold at the […] The post Songs Sold for a Song appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Faze. That also makes it bad example to use in a ... by joan I'd like to know if Modern Principles treats the 2008 housing ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to rsm. No harm is done. Money is transferred from ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to Anti-Gnostic. Is the only real harm that done to ... by rsm In reply to peri. Is this blog just cherry-picking at its ... by rsm Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Zero Sum Idea Trap Modern Principles! Robert Barro and Rachel McCleary to Heritage  ( 7 min )
    *Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy*
    That is the new book by Costin Alamariu, who also has self-identified as the very famous BAP.  It is a published version of his Yale doctoral dissertation on political theory.  It has been selling very well. It still comes across as a doctoral thesis, but I feel any reviewer should excuse the unusual modes of […] The post *Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy* appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Vulcidian. Right. But when Galton came up with ... by Steve Sailer In reply to Tom T.. Right. I forgot that men are only ... by Sam This is clearly the kind of shallow “theory” work that can ... by Sid okey dokey don quixote which virtues are most lacking in ... by cornpopsrustyrazor In reply to Prester John. Musk is probably also not an ... by M Plus 10 more... Related Stories *The Origins of Woke* *How to Know a Person* The shaming of one-parent families  ( 9 min )
    Does GPT represent a triumph of WEIRD values?
    Yes, in short: Is GPT psychologically WEIRD? Using the World Values Survey and other psych measures, we seat GPT within a global perspective. The culturally more distant a place is from the US, the lower the correlation with GPT @MohammadAtari90 @blasi_lang @DorsaAmir pic.twitter.com/6sOZ8s6CiX — Joe Henrich (@JoHenrich) September 23, 2023 The post Does GPT represent a triumph of WEIRD values? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Jakeem Madron. Might be some interesting to vary ... by M In reply to Matt. It's also a product of prompting. They ask ... by Jakeem Madron In reply to Tom T.. Crikey's claiming that economic ... by mkt42 In reply to Bill. A truly useful heuristic is that ParodyBill ... by RAD In reply to Matt. I'm gonna give you a Helpful Shortcut for ... by Bill Plus 10 more... Related Stories Patience and educational achievement The Rise of and Demand for Identity-Oriented Media Coverage *Building God: Demystifying AI for Decision Makers*  ( 6 min )
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    How the Rich Get Richer
    It turns out that studying the Forbes 400 is a great way to understand how the (American) rich have gotten richer. This is the first in series of posts in which I analyze the Forbes 400 archive. The post How the Rich Get Richer appeared first on Economics from the Top Down.  ( 12 min )
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    OSIRIS-REx's Asteroid Samples Are Finally Down to Earth
    OSIRIS-REx—the first U.S. mission to attempt a sample return from a space rock—has successfully sent materials from asteroid Bennu back to Earth
    Discrimination Has Trapped People of Color in Unhealthy Urban 'Heat Islands'
    People of color, more than other groups, live in neighborhoods prone to excess heat and the illnesses that go with it
    Rosalind Franklin Deserves a Posthumous Nobel Prize for Co-discovering DNA Structure
    Awarding Rosalind Franklin a Nobel Prize posthumously for her role in DNA discovery is the honorable—and scientific—thing to do
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    Stupid legal arguments: a moral hazard?
    I’ve published two theorems; one was true and one turned out to be false. We would say the total number of theorems I’ve proved is 1, not 2 or 0. The false theorem doesn’t count as a theorem, not does … Continue reading →  ( 20 min )
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    linkylove.sitehop 09-24-23
    Webgardens! ⇾ Astra’s Observatory tiny space ⇾ dimden's hotel ⇾ Only Wonder  ( 1 min )
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    Sweden's renewed emphasis on books and handwriting
    Sweden brings more books and handwriting practice back to its tech-heavy schools Charlene Pele, AP (9/10/23) Accompanied by 10 photographs showing young children (3rd grade?) practicing handwriting. As young children went back to school across Sweden last month, many of their teachers were putting a new emphasis on printed books, quiet reading time and handwriting […]  ( 12 min )
    Bad AI performance
    It's clear that text-to-speech programs have gotten better and better over the past 60 years, technical details aside. The best current systems rarely make phrasing or letter-to-sound mistakes, and generally produce speech that sounds pretty natural on a phrase-by-phrase basis. (Though there's a lot of variation in quality, with some shockingly bad systems in common use.) […]  ( 11 min )
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    Using dqrng as user-supplied RNG
    My dqrng package has some quite old issues, one is “More distribution functions” where I brought forward the idea to support additional distribution functions within dqrng, which currently only supports uniform, normal and exponential distributions.... Continue reading: Using dqrng as user-supplied RNG

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    Tracking Rite-Aid Store Closures
    Rite-Aid closed 60+ stores in 2021. They said they’d nuke over 1,000 of them over three years, back in 2022. And, they’re now about to close ~500 due to bankruptcy. FWIW Heyward Donigan, Former President and CEO — in 2023 — took home $1,043,713 in cash, $7,106,993 in equity, and $617,105 in “other” (total $8,767,811)... Continue reading → Continue reading: Tracking Rite-Aid Store Closures  ( 7 min )
    Finding a circle in a chart by @ellis2013nz
    So this tweet came across my feed. To save you going there it is about a selection exercise for a job for (I think) an IT start up, described proudly by its author as “insanely hard”; and the job is to find the radius of the brown circle in this ... Continue reading: Finding a circle in a chart by @ellis2013nz
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    Advobots and X-risk
    In a 2014 post I argued for the “servant mission” as a solution to AI safety. The basic idea is that there are many AI agents each one of which has the mission of serving a particular person. I gave … Continue reading →  ( 8 min )
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    Bayesian differential privacy for free?
    “We are interested in the question of how we can build differentially-private algorithms within the Bayesian framework. More precisely, we examine when the choice of prior is sufficient to guarantee differential privacy for decisions that are derived from the posterior distribution (…) we show that the Bayesian statistician’s choice of prior distribution ensures a base […]  ( 7 min )
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    Bayesian differential privacy for free?
    “We are interested in the question of how we can build differentially-private algorithms within the Bayesian framework. More precisely, we examine when the choice of prior is sufficient to guarantee differential privacy for decisions that are derived from the posterior distribution (…) we show that the Bayesian statistician’s choice of prior distribution ensures a base […]  ( 7 min )
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    I Published 12 Books In 3 Years: Here’s How
    Write more, grow your audience and earn more Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Keep Ideas Alive the Right Way
    Manage your “eureka" moments with ease Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    American PII: Lapses in Securing Confidential Data
    At least 83% of Americans have had their confidential data shared with a company breached (see here and here). The list of most frequently implicated companies in the loss of confidential data makes for sobering reading. Reputable companies like Linkedin (Microsoft), Adobe, Dropbox, ... Read More »  ( 8 min )
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    "Hurting the feelings of the Chinese people", part 3
    Shared by John Rohsenow and David Cahill / Isham Cook: From Arthur Meursault (@emptymeursault) This is a trope with which we're intimately familiar. According to the Chinese government, of all peoples on earth, the Chinese people are unique in this regard, except that now, more and more, they are starting to hurt their own feelings, […]  ( 8 min )
    Annals of AI bias
    The Large Language Model DistilBert is "a distilled version of BERT: smaller, faster, cheaper and lighter". A trained DistilBert model is available from Hugging Face, and recommended applications include "text classification", with the featured application being "sentiment analysis": And as with many similar applications, it's been noted that this version of "sentiment analysis" has picked […]  ( 9 min )
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    Mass, Weight, and Fields
    Today a reader asked me “Out of the quantum fields which have mass, do any of them also have weight?” I thought other readers would be interested in my answer, so I’m putting it here. (Some of what is discussed below is covered in greater detail in my upcoming book.) Before we start, we need ... Read more  ( 14 min )
    The Moduli Space of Acute Triangles
    Recently Quanta magazine came out with an article explaining modular forms: • Jordana Cepelewicz, Behold modular forms, the ‘fifth fundamental operation’ of math, Quanta, 23 September 2023. It does a heroically good job. One big thing it doesn’t do is explain these funny looking ‘fundamental domains’ in the upper half-plane: That is: where does this […]  ( 10 min )
    The Moduli Space of Acute Triangles
    Check out my short article on the moduli space of acute triangles and the moduli space of elliptic curves!  ( 7 min )
    planning your science
    I had two interactions today that made me think seriously about big-picture and design things. I like design language: How do you design your whole research program, and how do you design individual projects so they fit into it. One interaction was in the Astronomical Data Meeting at Flatiron, where Vivi Acquaviva (CUNY) talked about the intersection between what you are good at, what is important, and what brings you joy. That's a hard intersection to find. Or way too easy; I am not sure. The other interaction was a conversation with Jiayin Dong (Flatiron), who is thinking about faculty job applications and the like. How to talk about your research in terms of the next decade instead of the next year? One comment that is frequently made by Hans-Walter Rix (MPIA) is that he feels like most early-career (and even mid-career) people spend too much time their science and not enough time their science. It is important to be able to answer “why” questions about your research, and in the medium term it helps all your projects.doingplanning and justifying  ( 14 min )
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    Saturday assorted links
    1. The Dean Karlan plan for fixing USAID. 2. David Salle tutors an AI in how to make art (NYT). 3. Jellyfish evidence that “thinking/learning” goes on at the cellular level (NYT). 4. If the federal government shuts down, members of Congress still get paid though regular federal employees do not. 5. Rust Belt fact […] The post Saturday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to asdf. Those tend to be illegal (in the US) ... by Oldcurmudgeon In reply to JMK. Fwiw, US law also pushes everyone into that ... by Oldcurmudgeon #5 Interesting and worthwhile, but, methodologically, is ... by Thomas Hutcheson In reply to asdf. American unions are closed shops so a lot ... by Bobster In reply to DF. I can't help but think that Marx-inspired ... by JMK Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    The Zero Sum Idea Trap
    In an excellent column, John Burn-Murdoch in the FT draws out some of the implications of zero-sum thinking,  based on the new NBER paper Zero-Sum Thinking and the Roots of U.S. Political Divides. Among the most striking Harvard findings was the discovery that there is a strong relationship between the extent to which someone is […] The post The Zero Sum Idea Trap appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to KarlK. GDP growth was never 4%, thats a ... by Restless carrot In reply to OldCurmudgeon. Wealth can grow so there's enough ... by Neurotic In reply to Dino the Isaurian. Go fuck your wife asshole by Anonymous In reply to KarlK. A 6 point drop on a 100 point scale over ... by Rusty Robot Were taxes not extremely high in the post war period when ... by Wormbridge Plus 10 more... Related Stories Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent! EU May Ban Payments for Milk, Sperm and Blood IFOs  ( 7 min )
    What I’ve been reading, new books sent my way
    Cara Fitzpatrick, The Death of Public School: How Conservatives Won the War Over Education in America, is quite a good and also objective book. Florian Illies, Love in a Time of Hate: Art and Passion in the Shadow of War.  Take the top Continental artists and thinkers of the 1920s, and write a book about […] The post What I’ve been reading, new books sent my way appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Regarding Leonhardt, there have been declinist books published ... by y81 In reply to Czech O Slovak. “Book reviewing tends to be a ... by EdR In reply to Horhe. “Harping on some abstract US right wing ... by EdR In reply to EdR. Correction: only one corporation in the top ... by EdR In reply to dan1111. 😂 It is laughable! The education ... by EdR Plus 10 more...  ( 7 min )
    States with high (low) rates of reported mental illness
    For youth below the age of eighteen: High: District of Columbia Alaska Arkansas Idaho Maine Montana New Hampshire (the highest) Low: Florida (least) Alabama Mississippi South Carolina New Jersey That is from Liu, Zhou, Cheng, and Vengeepuram, discussed earlier here.  Extra hat tip goes to Sean Geraghty. The post States with high (low) rates of reported mental illness appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Worst mental health: empty Best mental health: sunny by Anthrogeographical determinism? I'm also curious about what constitutes mental illness for the ... by Mark Bahner In reply to Dinwar. An estimated 34.5% (95% confidence ... by aaron In reply to H. The prevalence of symptoms varied across ... by Mr. Sunshine In reply to Peter D. I live in one of those states and my ... by Homeostatic Bro Plus 10 more... Related Stories Patience and educational achievement The Rise of and Demand for Identity-Oriented Media Coverage Pharmaceutical Externalities  ( 6 min )
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    The 20 Best Thriller Movies Of The 1970s
    There’s a reason why the 1970s continues to be regarded as one of the greatest eras for cinema. This transformative decade witnessed a seismic shift in the Hollywood ecosystem, marked by the rise of auteur-driven independent cinema and the dawn of multi-billion-dollar blockbuster franchises that still permeate our pop-culture 50 years on. In compiling this […]  ( 10 min )
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    The Voyage of the Beagle, by Charles Darwin
    Darwin’s personal account of his 1831 voyage around the world investigating the geology, botany, and zoology of various lands.  ( 2 min )
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    The Moduli Space of Acute Triangles
    Recently Quanta magazine came out with an article explaining modular forms: • Jordana Cepelewicz, Behold modular forms, the ‘fifth fundamental operation’ of math, Quanta, 23 September 2023. It does a heroically good job. One big thing it doesn’t do is explain these funny looking ‘fundamental domains’ in the upper half-plane: That is: where does this […]  ( 10 min )
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    Poem: 'Message to My Beloved Sibling'
    Science in meter and verse
    More People Die from Venomous Snakebites Each Year Than Have Ever Died from Ebola
    In low- and middle-income nations, snakebite envenoming is more deadly than almost any other neglected tropical disease
    Valley Fever Is a Growing Fungal Threat to Outdoor Workers
    The disease hits farmworkers and outdoor laborers disproportionately hard
    Online Ads Can Infect Your Device with Spyware
    An investigative report reveals that new spyware can slip in unseen through online ads—and there is currently no defense against it
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    The Moduli Space of Acute Triangles
    Check out my short article on the moduli space of acute triangles and the moduli space of elliptic curves!  ( 7 min )
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    (again) why I don’t like to talk so much about “p-hacking.” But sometimes the term is appropriate!
    Part 1 Jonathan Falk points us to this parody article that has suggestions on how to p-hack. I replied that I continue to be bothered by the term “p-hacking.” Sometimes it applies very clearly (as in the work of Brian … Continue reading →  ( 15 min )
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    Tit for tat?
    This is a follow-up to my post arguing that American political institutions, which were traditionally held to reduce polarization (and probably did), promote it given the conditions that prevail today (viz., parties that are  distinguished by ideology).  A new book by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt that makes the same general argument has been getting attention, so I thought I should say how my view differs from theirs.  Levitsky and Ziblatt say that the main problem is institutions that work against majority rule, like the Senate, the Electoral College, and gerrymandered congressional districts.  As Michelle Goldberg summarizes it "The Constitution’s countermajoritarian provisions, combined with profound geographic polarization, have locked us into a crisis of minority rule."  However…  ( 10 min )
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    Weekend reads: Who should pay for sleuthing?; the Gino retraction requests; university ‘halts projects over fraud investigation’
    Would you consider a donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? The week at Retraction Watch featured: Our list of retracted or withdrawn COVID-19 papers is up to well over 350. There are now nearly 43,000 retractions in The Retraction Watch Database — which is now part of Crossref. The Retraction Watch Hijacked Journal Checker now contains 200 titles. … Continue reading Weekend reads: Who should pay for sleuthing?; the Gino retraction requests; university ‘halts projects over fraud investigation’  ( 8 min )
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    NLUUG Award
    I won an award! Earlier this year I was lured to the NLUUG spring conference, and after my presentation (on machine learning from scratch), the two large presentation rooms were joined for some additional announcements. Turns out this was to give me an NLUUG Lifetime Achievement Award! Previous awardees include Piet Beertema, Guido van Rossum, Wietse Venema, Bram Moolenaar, Andy Tanenbaum, Wytze van der Raay, Teus Hagen, Michiel Leenaars, Olaf Kolkman and these are all awesome people who made massive contributions to the world and the Internet.  ( 1 min )

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    Minnesota’s cannabis director withdraws over sale of disallowed THC products
    Erin DuPree has asked that Gov. Tim Walz withdraw her appointment to be the director of the Office of Cannabis Management after two news stories revealed that she had sold disallowed products in her Apple Valley hemp store and has a series of tax liens and unpaid debts from previous businesses.  ( 11 min )
    UAW president calls for strike expansion into Minnesota and Wisconsin
    Plus: 3M fined for selling products to an Iranian entity; judges rule rights weren’t violated when feds took Mike Lindell’s phone last year; lack of electronic recycling impacting pollution in Minnesota; and more.  ( 6 min )
    What Minnesota is doing to improve its resilience to climate change
    Our Climate Action Framework focuses on building a future where Minnesota communities are prepared for extreme weather and can thrive in the face of climate challenges from flooding to wildfires.  ( 9 min )
    Despite the legal chum, increasing density in Minneapolis remains very good for the environment
    The cynical Minneapolis 2040 lawsuit, filed following the 12-1 passage of Minneapolis’ most recent comprehensive plan, fits with a national trend of anti-urban activists abusing what ought to be useful environmental laws.  ( 17 min )
    D.C. Memo: Centrists see role in preventing shutdown; a GOP challenger for Omar
    Plus: Responses to your questions and comments.  ( 20 min )
    Support the VFW’s charge against Tuberville
    Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, has held up promotions of 300-plus military officers for six months.  ( 10 min )
    What can we expect from Anthony Edwards in the upcoming season?
    Wolves coach Chris Finch addresses the importance of maximizing the team’s budding superstar, Anthony Edwards, and also gets into initial plans for how the frontcourt combinations might unfold during the season.  ( 24 min )
    AG Ellison issues memo in attempt to clear up SRO controversy
    Plus: Feds requiring Minnesota to restart Medicaid coverage following glitch; St. Paul looking to curb gun violence with $13 million plan; family claims Minneapolis hospital didn't contact them for end-of-life decisions for relative; and more.  ( 10 min )
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    genius forgers
    The other evening, I was listening to the French public radio (France Inter) while trying to micro-wave chutney out of green tomatoes and green crab apples found in my garden (I failed). The program was about a French art dealer, Giuliano Ruffini, who had sold several grand master paintings that later got resold at insane […]  ( 7 min )
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    Center of Google Earth Mural in Chanute, Kansas
    When you’re a kid, sometimes it feels like your home is the center of the universe. Well, in Chanute, Kansas, one Google software engineer named Dan Webb had the wherewithal to actually make that happen, and in turn, the town recognized his achievement through one of America’s oddest murals. The story actually begins with the work of a different engineer, Brian McClendon, who was a co-founder of the company that eventually became the basis of Google Earth. McClendon was a Jayhawk through and through, and set the default location of Google Earth on PCs to center on his childhood home in Lawrence, Kansas, due to its relative proximity to the geographic center of the continental United States. Not to be outdone, Webb, a fellow Kansan who headed the Mac team, directed Google Earth to center instead on his hometown of Chanute. Ordinarily that’s where this anecdote would end, as it did in Lawrence, with an article in the paper and a cute Easter egg for aficionados. But Chanute took this claim to fame fiercely to heart, and created what may be the world’s most permanent screenshot. In 2010, the Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce commissioned a mural of the Google Earth display on Mac computers, and installed it in the center of the town’s busiest intersection. The map includes an outline of the United States of America, a giant star with Chanute, Kansas highlighted in the center, and a copyright verifying the screenshot. Of course, Google Earth has long since stopped defaulting to any single central location, and would not likely choose such an Amero-centric center point even if it did. However, the mural is still on display today, and banners displayed elsewhere in town make clear that Chanute is the center of Google Earth (on Mac computers). You can visit the mural when you’re in town, and if you’re not able to make it? Don’t worry. The mural is still visible on Google Earth.  ( 14 min )
    Cueva del Indio in Viñales, Cuba
    "Music is found everywhere in Cuba," the guide said while climbing the stairs towards the entrance of Cueva del Indio, where an older gentlemen played the guitar. Past the entrance, there is a narrow trail curing around stalactite and stalagmites before coming to another set of stairs leading down to the water. A waiting boat takes visitors on a journey through the cave. The boat captain uses a laser pointer to point at a variety of geological features and their names as you head toward the back of the cave, before turning around and heading out to the parking lot area. Once outside of the caves, if it is tourist season, you will be met by a variety of performers and souvenir sellers.  ( 13 min )
    To Save America's Native Bees, the Oregon Bee Project Is Mapping Every Single One
    Bee taxonomist Lincoln Best pulled a wooden box labeled “impressive bees” from the shelves that lined his lab at Oregon State University and carefully removed the cover. Inside, rows of shiny, green-blue bees filled the box’s inner compartments, each one pierced with a pin as if in a museum. They reflected the overhead fluorescent lights like jewels. “Osmia cobaltina,” Best says, plucking an amethyst-colored mason bee from the box. “It’s crazy, right? How can a bee be purple?” Native bees, such as this one, are responsible for pollinating three-quarters of all flowering plants. Tens of thousands of these intrepid indigenous pollinators can be found in almost every corner of the world, including Alaska and even the Arctic. An estimated 4,000 bees are native to the U.S. alone, according …  ( 28 min )
    Ghanta Ghar in Jodhpur, India
    Nestled in the vibrant city of Jodhpur, Ghanta Ghar, the iconic clock tower, stands as a living testament to the city's rich history and culture. Built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the 19th century, the tower has been an integral part of the city's bustling commercial hub and a timeless gathering place for locals and tourists alike. Its soaring structure, adorned with exquisite architectural details, exudes a majestic charm that captivates visitors and offers a glimpse into the royal past of Rajasthan. Surrounding the tower, the lively Sardar Market buzzes with colorful stalls, showcasing a kaleidoscope of handicrafts, textiles, and spices, creating a sensory experience that immerses visitors in the essence of Jodhpur's vibrant heritage. From the melodic chimes of the clock to the warm camaraderie among the locals, Ghanta Ghar continues to write its unique and engaging story, captivating the hearts of all who cross its path.  ( 14 min )
    Paranormal Roadtripper's Nightmare Gallery in Somerset, Kentucky
    Somerset, Kentucky has long been considered a nexus of the unusual, the unexplained, and the otherworldly.  The mysterious phenomena that pervades this lakeside community in the foothills of Appalachia has been detailed in books, television, and film. Now Zach Bales, a teacher and paranormal investigator, has established Paranormal Roadtripper’s Nightmare Gallery in Somerset, Kentucky to highlight many of these legends. Bales has traveled the country collecting haunted objects like dolls, chandeliers, and whiskey bottles, along with movie memorabilia, Bigfoot imprints, and more. He built the museum in his own backyard. Their collection includes haunted objects, screen-used props and prop replicas from horror films, and exhibits related to Bigfoot, ghost hunting, Jack the Ripper, UFOs, and other unusual phenomena from Kentucky’s Bluegrass Triangle.  The Nightmare Gallery also has a one-of-a-kind gift shop, featuring curiosities from the canyonlands of Arizona to the swamplands of Louisiana, from the moors of England and Scotland to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, many of which can’t be found anywhere else.  ( 13 min )
    Yamanoue Stele and Tumulus in Takasaki, Japan
    There are only 18 examples of ancient stelae surviving from Japan’s classical antiquity, which roughly corresponds to the Early Middle Ages of the West. Located in the city of Takasaki, the Three Stelae of Kōzuke are the oldest of Japan’s stone inscriptions. The Yamanoue Stele, the oldest of the three, has stood on a lonely hill since 681, from the Asuka period. It bears the oldest known example of an inscription written in Chinese characters and Japanese grammar. The andesite boulder is hardly worked, similar to the stelae of the Silla kingdom of Korea, and the calligraphic style seems to be a variation of the clerical script. The inscription is as follows: “I inscribe this on the third day of the tenth moon, in the Year of the Snake and Pig. Kurome-no-toji, granddaughter of Takemori-no-mikoto, who governed the Sano-Miyake domain; this is a dedication from Chōri-no-hōshi to his mother, who bore him after marrying Ōgo-no-omi, son of Niikawa-no-omi son of Tatami-no-sukune. A monk of Hōkō-ji.” Simply put, the stele was erected by the monk Chōri-no-hōshi in memorial of his late mother, Kurome-no-toji, perhaps after burying her in the adjacent tomb. Now known as the Yamanoue tumulus, this well-preserved burial mound was originally built in the mid-6th century to entomb some local prince. It was, however, not an uncommon practice to drag the buried lords out of their resting places to make room for another person; it has been theorized that that’s what happened with the burial of Kurome-no-toji. The tumulus is also a rare example of kofun, the ancient Japanese burial mound, as it is clear who is entombed and when it took place; most other sites do not provide such information. Together, the stele and the tumulus make for a fascinating trip of archaeological interest in an otherwise sleepy countryside.  ( 14 min )
    Rock in Road in McLouth, Kansas
    The “Rock in the Road” is a landmark in McLouth, Kansas. This large boulder of very hard, pink Sioux quartzite sits in the middle of the intersection of South Granite Street and East Lucy Street. It was dragged by a glacier from distant outcrops in the upper Midwest and left behind as the ice melted thousands of years ago. This ancient glacial erratic is surrounded by asphalt because it was simpler to pave around the rock than move it.  ( 12 min )
    Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation in Budapest, Hungary
    The Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation stands at the southern end of Liberty Square. Built in 2014, it was meant to commemorate the Nazi takeover of Hungary that occurred on March 19, 1944. The memorial shows the archangel Gabriel, representing Hungary, being attacked by a Germanic eagle with the year 1944 on its ankle, set against a backdrop of broken columns. An inscription at the base of the monument reads, "In memory of the victims." Jewish groups have criticized the memorial as an attempt by Hungary's government to absolve themselves of responsibility for their complicity with the Holocaust. Some have said the monument sends a message that the Hungarians could do nothing to resist Nazi Germany and therefore are not to blame for the atrocities that occurred within Hungary.  Others criticized what they saw as an attempt to absolve the Horthy regime of blame for the terrors of WWII and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Hungarians.  At the time of the memorial's construction, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was accused of "falsifying the Holocaust" and "confusing the murderer and the victim."  It was considered so controversial from the announcement of its development to mark the 70th anniversary of the occupation that its installation was completed in the middle of the night. In Hungary, the Holocaust began years before the arrival of German soldiers, with pogroms, mass killings, deportations, and forced labor camps. Germany then got help from the Hungarian authorities in deporting 437,000 Jews in 1944. In front of the memorial, you will find photos and messages left by the families of those killed during this dark period of Hungarian history, making the memorial even more poignant.  ( 14 min )
    Welsh Sheep-Shearing Cake Is a Forgotten Pastoral Pleasure
    Once a year—typically in the early summer, then occasionally again at the start of the fall—Welsh sheep farmers enlist the help of shearers and farmhands to help them for a special occasion: Shearing Day. In the midst of an arduous day of shearing sheep, the workers are rewarded with cups of tea, a spread of food, and cake. Shearing cake, or cacen gneifo (pronounced "c-ack-en guh-nigh-fo") in Welsh, was traditionally made to celebrate Shearing Day. A simple, buttery sponge, the cake was studded with heady caraway seed, lemon rind, and candied citrus peel, and finished with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. While some older generations have nostalgic memories of baking it with family members, today many struggle to recollect shearing cake. But the tradition of the host farm providing l…  ( 23 min )
    The Micronations of Baffins Pond in Portsmouth, England
    Baffins Pond is a small lake in East Portsmouth, it is bordered by a library, playground, and basketball court and is a nice place to relax and possibly walk your dog. The lake, home to plenty of ducks, geese, and swans, is also home to three islands in the middle of it. The quiet atmosphere of this small and tranquil nature reserve is not where you might expect to find an ongoing territorial dispute. In 2005, inspired by the stories of other micronations, local school teacher Louis Stephens started to look into his own micronation experiment. A local area, formerly known as Baffins Farm, which included a reasonably sized pond, was sold to the Portsmouth Council in 1938. However, the pond on this land was not specifically mentioned within the land sale (despite centuries of official docu…  ( 14 min )
    The Blue Dome in Tulsa, Oklahoma
    In the 1920s, Tulsa, Oklahoma, booming with oil money, built a thriving central downtown of glimmering gold-hued Art Deco buildings unlike those seen anywhere in the American West. However, one of the most striking buildings of this era was not a skyscraper at all, but rather a gas station designed to resemble the Hagia Sophia. A century later, this structure remains the center of Tulsa’s arts and nightlife scene, and the symbol of this offbeat and hardscrabble prairie city’s cultural revival. The Blue Dome began its life as the White Star Service Station, designed by local architects Lawrence Blue and Fred L. Knoblock. The gas station was opened in January 1925 by Robert Chastain of Chastain Oil Co. At that time, it was Tulsa’s first full-service 24-hour filling station, with a service attendant who lived inside the dome. The next year, Route 66 opened, and the station's distinctive look made it a popular landmark until the route was adjusted in the early 1930s. In the 1950s, the gas station closed its doors. The Blue Dome became the home of Veterans Bar until 1999, and has also hosted an antique store and other business. Currently, the Blue Dome is in private hands, owned by Jo and Chris Armstrong of the neighboring Arnie’s Bar. Although it is no longer open to the public, the Blue Dome has lent its distinctive name and visage to the entire neighborhood, now known as the Blue Dome Historic District. The dome has hosted art festivals and pop-up shops, and the bars and shops in the area frequently reference its appearance. Street lights, planting pots, and other civic fixtures now bear the color and shape of the iconic dome.  ( 14 min )
    Redner's Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
    In the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls off Highway 45 is Redner's Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum, a private home collection of over 3,500 cat figurines and other feline memorabilia. Shawn Redner began collecting cat figurines in 2018, taking home whatever he could find in antique malls, rummage sales, and thrift stores. He acquired cat music boxes, cat cookie jars, cat plates, cat art—even cat-inspired furniture. Eventually, Redner's collection became substantial enough that he and his wife Hilary decided that they wanted to share it with the public, so in 2020 they opened their home one day a month where people could come visit. After the local news picked up what they were doing, the Redners began receiving massive donations of cat figurines from people all over the country. Each donation is labeled with who and where it's from. Now their collection has about 3,500 cat items on display, with about that amount in storage as well. Shawn and Hilary Redner are excited to show off the Mewseum to anyone who pays them a visit. Every room, wall, and space contains either cat figurines or something cat-related. They also have nine live cats complete with a custom-built outdoor enclosure to roam around. The Mewseum takes donations at the door. All proceeds go towards local cat rescues. The Redners' goal is to eventually move everything into a larger space and open a cat cafe with the entire collection displayed.  ( 13 min )
    Lempicka's Former Studio in Paris, France
    In the heart of Paris on 7 rue Méchain, an architectural marvel by Robert Mallet-Stevens emerges, a unique apartment building designed in 1928-1929. Crafted at the request of Jean Deschamps, it remains hidden behind an unassuming street facade, a treasure trove of Mallet-Stevens' signature design elements which include spatial harmonies, innovative angles, and panoramic rooftop terraces. Its windows are exquisite, just like the interior, if you are ever given the chance to enter it. Within its walls, the Polish artist Tamara de Lempicka found her creative haven. After moving to Paris in 1918, she embodied the Art Deco spirit with daring nudes and empowering portrayals of the modern woman. Her studio duplex apartment, a masterpiece itself, was home to her timeless works like The Sleeping Girl and Young Lady with Gloves. It occupied the second and third floors. While it is difficult to arrange a visit to the exact space she used as her atelier for 15 years, the building's interior called upon the collaboration of Louis Barrillet for stained glass, Jean Prouvé for metal railings, and the Atelier Jean Perzel for lighting, which makes this unassuming building absolutely stunning if you get the chance to even venture into the hallway. In short, 7 rue Méchain tells the tale of an architectural symphony intertwined with the vibrant spirit of an artist ahead of her time. The building itself is an example of Art Deco architecture and gives a sense of the dazzling 1930s life. Although unassuming and rather hidden, it's a brilliant sight to understand Paris' role as a major art and culture center in Europe.  ( 13 min )
    Site of the Rokumeikan in Tokyo, Japan
    Following the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and its strict isolationist policy, the Meiji era of Japan (1868-1912) saw rapid modernization as it opened its borders to the West. The new government was ready to present itself as a modern nation by the 1880s, hosting grand balls and elaborate banquets for foreign guests. The center of Japan’s Westernization is said to have been the Rokumeikan, an opulent two-story building completed in 1883. It was commissioned by Marquess Inoue Kaoru, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and designed by British architect Josiah Conder. Meant to be a symbol of modernization, the Rokumeikan soon became known for its French-style parties and banquets, the envy of the commoners. The reactions to it were not all positive, however. Westerners were unimpressed and disappointed in its mediocre imitation of their culture while the Japanese conservatives considered it a place of outrageous debauchery. The so-called “Rokumeikan diplomacy” also failed to achieve Inoue’s desired goals of revising treaties in Japan’s favor, resulting in his resignation. The Rokumeikan era only lasted from 1883 to 1887, and its influences are greatly exaggerated. Other state guest houses of the period and their parties are often confused with those held at the Rokumeikan, further mythicizing its legacies. In reality, after all, it was meant for accommodation rather than for parties. From 1890 to 1927 it was used by the Peers’ Club and then by a military insurance company, before getting demolished in 1940. Nothing much remains today, except for the staircase and wallpaper preserved at the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Engineering and the chandelier housed at Tōmyō-ji Temple in Hirai, Edogawa Ward. On the site, the main gate was preserved but was lost in the fires of World War II. Today, there is only an inconspicuous plaque marking the location of the legendary Rokumeikan, unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of the modern city.  ( 14 min )
    Uneven Gravity Makes You Weigh More in Illinois Than in Indiana
    What a weird place this planet is. But especially southern Illinois, according to this map of gravity anomalies across three Midwestern states. Gravity is what made the apple fall from a certain tree (in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire), causing Newton to wonder why it fell down straight. But the law of universal gravitation he formulated (and published in 1687) by way of explanation is a lot less uniform than you’d think. For gravity does vary across the earth, meaning Newton’s apple has a slightly different weight in various other parts of the world and falls at slightly different speeds. That’s due to a combination of four factors. Newton’s apple (and you) weigh 0.5% more at the poles than at the equator. First, there’s a latitudinal effect. The earth is not perfectly round:…  ( 17 min )
    7 Maps That Can Change How You See the World
    We don’t think much today about the world-altering power that maps once held. You probably have a detailed cartographic guide of almost every point on the planet within arms’ reach right now, and in most places, the GPS on your phone can nail your location on that mape within a few feet. But throughout history, maps—accurate, error-filled, intentionally misleading—have had a profound impact. And even today how we draw the world continues to shape our understanding of it—and have real consequences. Here's a selection from the Atlas Obscura archives of stories that illustrate the power of maps. The Cartographers Who Put Water Where It Didn’t Belong by Jessica Leigh Hester When plotting out their maps of North America, many 18th-century European cartographers relied on accounts that dri…  ( 18 min )
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    Exploring the Quirky World of Grammar Violations
    And how to use them to make your writing twinkle Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Using Content Calendars to Be “Consistent” Reveals How Much You Don’t Know About A Topic
    3 lessons from a 5+ year beginner writer who blindly followed a piece of writing advice on consistency Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Can Govt Debt Solve Fertility?
    The last month has greatly change what I see as the default future. Instead of seeing the last few centuries of exponential world growth continuing until a new much faster growth mode appears within a century or two, my default is now darker. The economy declines after population peaks in roughly thirty years, and innovation then grinds to a halt, with the economy not rising again until world population is dominated by Amish-
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    School choice for North Carolina
    North Carolina’s budget for the new biennium would expand school choice across the state to an unprecedented level. The budget, slated for votes Thursday morning, would enlarge the piggybank for the Opportunity Scholarship Program — the state’s voucher that enables families to choose a private school education for their children — to $520 million by […] The post School choice for North Carolina appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Tom Meadowcroft. “Under the new budget, a ... by asdf In reply to Mirand. Yes, we have fun pushes for the ... by Bob In reply to Floccina. And it is not good for parents to ... by Exegete In reply to Exegete. I expect to see not much change but ... by Floccina In reply to Exegete. Low income per se is not the problem. ... by Engineer Plus 10 more... Related Stories Patience and educational achievement Modern Principles! My excellent Conversation with Lazarus Lake, ultra-marathons  ( 7 min )
    The importance of mentorship
    Einstein believed that mentors are especially influential in a protégé’s intellectual development, yet the link between mentorship and protégé success remains a mystery. We marshaled genealogical data on nearly 40,000 scientists who published 1,167,518 papers in biomedicine, chemistry, math, or physics between 1960 and 2017 to investigate the relationship between mentorship and protégé achievement. In […] The post The importance of mentorship appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments This paper deserves an award for using “protégé” instead ... by Ai In reply to Skynet. I recommend the “Wisdom from the Top” ... by Moral Panic In reply to Ray Lopez. Is this the real Ray Lopez!? If so, ... by Anon “Einstein believed that mentors are especially influential in ... by Chimela Caesar In reply to European Troll. Not like that was some big ... by Schumpeter Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Rise of and Demand for Identity-Oriented Media Coverage What Explains Educational Polarization Among White Voters? Zero-Sum Thinking and the Roots of U.S. Political Divides  ( 7 min )
    Friday assorted links
    1. Monkey Cage blog reincarnated as Good Authority. 2. Expert opinion cannot persuade people away from anti-price gouging policies. 3. Sam Enright notes on South India. 4. Erbarme dich. 5. Karnataka fact of the day: “Depression treatment does not significantly increase earnings, consumption, or human capital investment in children.” 6. Might your credit card rewards […] The post Friday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Mitch Berkson. Depends on the social norm. Either ... by Sure In reply to OldCurmudgeon. The real world alternative is that ... by Sure In reply to Slocum. Yes, and? That waste is still a small ... by Sure In reply to Slocum. That is pretty much what refiguration and ... by Sure In reply to TGGP. The foreign policy article still tries to ... by Tom T. Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Patience and educational achievement
    That is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column, here is one excerpt: Economists have once again entered the fray, this time with a study that tries to determine how patience is correlated with better educational outcomes. The results are impressive, albeit unsettling. In Italy, differing degrees of patience account for two-thirds of the achievement variation across […] The post Patience and educational achievement appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to BC. Even worse would be to try to promote these ... by Dave “The US data also show that patience matters much more for ... by skyzyks I'm having trouble understanding how educational attainment ... by Neurotic One thing that papers in this space never appear to model or ... by Interactions In reply to PHinton. Strategic. Relentless. Dogged. There is ... by RAD Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Rise of and Demand for Identity-Oriented Media Coverage Modern Principles! My excellent Conversation with Lazarus Lake, ultra-marathons  ( 7 min )
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    We Made Dozens of Crispy, Melty Sandwiches to Find the Four Best Panini Presses
    We tested nine of the highest-rated panini presses to find four that made crispy, melty sandwiches (and much more).  ( 34 min )
    Lavender Syrup
    Quickly infused with the fragrance of lavender, this versatile syrup is perfect for cocktails and desserts.  ( 12 min )
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    Short Plays, by J. M. Synge
    A collection of three short plays by J. M. Synge.  ( 2 min )
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    U.S. Will Weigh Cost of Carbon Pollution in More Government Decisions
    Calculations determining the climate damage of greenhouse gas emissions—called the social cost of carbon—will be considered in federal agencies’ budgets, permitting decisions and, eventually, government purchases
    People Who Are Changing the Environment One Community at a Time
    These four researchers are highlighting environmental inequities and improving the health of their communities
    See How AI Generates Images from Text
    Generative AI algorithms use probability to create visuals from noise
    These Adorable Jellyfish Show Learning Doesn't Even Require a Brain
    Human scientists—used to the benefits of a centralized, complex brain—have been underestimating what a simple nerve network can do
    This Researcher Captured Air from the Amazon in Dive-Bombs--And Found Grim Clues That the Forest Is Dying
    One researcher has been hiring planes to strafe the sky over the Amazon rain forest to collect the air coming off the trees, and what she is finding is cause for alarm.
    Artificial Intelligence Could Finally Let Us Talk with Animals
    AI is poised to revolutionize our understanding of animal communication
    Fixing Air Pollution Could Dramatically Improve Health Disparities
    The most marginalized people are breathing the most polluted air, and improving it could improve health equity worldwide
    The Equinox Is Not What You Think It Is
    The equinox is not when day and night have equal lengths. Instead it’s something more nuanced but no less glorious
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    noteworthy.tools 09-22-23
    HTML cleanup tool 📌 “An online tool that reduces HTML to basic tags and attributes. Removes scripts, CSS, and other non-basic elements like , , etc… Also, corrects errors and formats the HTML doc or a fragment.” IT Tools 📌 “...a free and open-source collection of handy online tools for developers & people working in IT” ExifTool 📌 “A command-line application and Perl library for reading and writing EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, makernotes and other meta information in image, audio and video files. For Windows, MacOS, and Unix systems.” Regular Expression Analyser 📌 “This tool visualises regular expressions as both nondeterministic and deterministic finite automata...” The perfect drawing tool 📌 “The emotional rollercoaster I experience in art supply stores can be summarised in one word: greed.”  ( 2 min )
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    Cause and Effect and Stories
    You can think of cause and effect as the ultimate story. The world is filled with one damn thing happening after another, but to make sense of it we organize it into a narrative: this happened first, and it caused that, which caused that. We tie this to “what if” stories, stories about things that […]  ( 11 min )
    Constructing the Real Numbers as Nearly Multiplicative Sequences
    The non-negative reals can be defined as equivalence classes of nearly multiplicative sequences of natural numbers.  ( 7 min )
    lost
    I got really lost with respect to research today. In almost all of my projects I am supposed to be mentoring postdocs and students. Today various blocks came up that interfered with that mentoring. And then I found that I had nothing sensible to work on! Of course that isn't true: I have literally a dozen projects in a mature state waiting on final work from me. But I couldn't figure out how to work on any of them. Research is hard. At the end of the day, Andy Casey (Monash) helped me out by giving me some very specific jobs to do.  ( 14 min )
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    West Point, like major league baseball, was purely based on merit and achievement before Jackie Robinson and that Tuskegee Airman guy came along and messed everything up.
    This news article, “Anti-Affirmative Action Group Sues West Point Over Admissions Policy,” contained this amazing quote: “For most of its history, West Point has evaluated cadets based on merit and achievement,” the group said in its complaint, filed on Tuesday … Continue reading →  ( 20 min )
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    Heavily accented Mandarin
    In "Voice-activated lights" (9/20/23), we saw how difficult it is even for native speakers of Modern Standard Mandarin to understand other varieties, and can be thankful to Zeyao Wu, who comes from the area where the topolect in the film is spoken, for kindly identifying and transcribing it for all of us. rit malors writes: […]  ( 9 min )
    Dogged by an etymological shape
    [This is a guest post by Martin Schwartz] The following is just an idle speculation for which I have no answer, but somehow I don't think mere coincidence is really a factor. A number of Old World languages of different groups show a word for 'dog' or a doglike beast of the type affricate/sibilant plus […]  ( 9 min )
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    Intangible?
    The idea of the intangibility of that mental state in estimating the time is of the greatest importance. Why is it intangible? Isn’t it because we refuse to count what is tangible about our state as part of the specific state which we are postulating? Wittgenstein, PI§608 Many of the writers I work with think … Continue reading Intangible? →  ( 5 min )
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    Constructing the real numbers as nearly multiplicative sequences
    The non-negative reals can be defined as equivalence classes of nearly multiplicative sequences of natural numbers.  ( 4 min )
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    Book Review: The Long, Strange History of MDMA
    The psychedelic drug MDMA, also known as ecstasy or molly, may be best known for its recreational use. But as journalist Rachel Nuwer chronicles in “I Feel Love,” it has also emerged as a potentially valuable therapeutic tool for a variety of medical conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder.  ( 13 min )
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    Creating Confidence Intervals for a Linear Model in R Using Base R and the Iris Dataset
    Introduction Continue reading: Creating Confidence Intervals for a Linear Model in R Using Base R and the Iris Dataset
    rOpenSci News Digest, September 2023
    Dear rOpenSci friends, it’s time for our monthly news roundup! You can read this post on our blog. rOpenSci HQ WIP: WebAssembly support in R-universe! Continue reading: rOpenSci News Digest, September 2023  ( 32 min )
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    Urban Planning Opinion Progression
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    a journal of the conquest, war, famine, and death year
    Read [on the way back home (and during the following jet-lagged nights)] the Ninth Rain and its sequel the Bitter Twins, by Jen Williams, for which she won twice a British Fantasy Award. I am twice as surprised given that it is quite a poor series, with a simplistic approach to its world building, a […]  ( 7 min )
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    a journal of the conquest, war, famine, and death year
    Read [on the way back home (and during the following jet-lagged nights)] the Ninth Rain and its sequel the Bitter Twins, by Jen Williams, for which she won twice a British Fantasy Award. I am twice as surprised given that it is quite a poor series, with a simplistic approach to its world building, a […]  ( 7 min )
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    My SciML Webinar next week (28 Sep): Multiscale generalized Hamiltonian Monte Carlo with delayed rejection
    I’m on the hook to do a SciML webinar next week: Bob Carpenter. Multiscale generalized Hamiltonian Monte Carlo with delayed rejection. SciML Webinar, 28 September, 2023. 11 am (Eastern US time). These are organized by Keith Phuthi (who is at … Continue reading →  ( 13 min )
    In which we answer some questions about regression discontinuity designs
    A researcher who wishes to remain anonymous writes: I am writing with a question about your article with Imbens, Why High-Order Polynomials Should Not Be Used in Regression Discontinuity Designs. In it, you discourage the use of high-order polynomials of … Continue reading →  ( 13 min )
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    Here’s An All-in-One Guide to the Way I DIYed Audiobook Production
    Audiobooks are booming. For memoirists, the barrier to entry is low, why not turn your book into a feast for the ears? Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    What Is a Bestselling Book?
    Is it a measure of writing skill or marketing skill? Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Goin’ To Kansas City Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri
    “I'm gonna be standing on the corner, 12th Street and Vine.” These memorable lyrics were originally written by two teenagers who had never even visited Kansas City, but they have come to define Kansas City’s music scene and embody its spirit. Today, visitors can celebrate the lyrics of “Kansas City” at a humble municipal park that pays homage to the hit single. As early as 1910, 12th Street had become Kansas City’s entertainment thoroughfare. Over the next 50 years, jazz clubs, honky tonks, bars, and cafés boomed along the strip, even as segregation restricted the reach of Black business. In the 1930s, the legendary Reno Club was the home of Count Basie and his first orchestra, and nearby, Charlie Parker got his start and the sobriquet “Bird.” On 12th and Vine, the Orchid Room was the ho…  ( 16 min )
    Francis Xavier Statue in Malacca, Malaysia
    Saint Francis Xavier’s name is remembered throughout Asia, from India to Japan, where he was the first to introduce Christianity. Born in 1506 in the Kingdom of Navarre, he co-founded the Jesuit Order in 1540 with Ignatius of Loyola and traveled the world as a Catholic missionary. From 1545 to 1552, the missionary was based on and off in the port of Portuguese Malacca (Melaka), where there now stands a 19th-century church named after him as well as a statue commemorating his visit. He died from a fever while on the way to China, and his body was carried back to Malacca for a temporary burial, before being shipped to Goa, India, in 1553. The statue was erected in 1952 for the 400th anniversary of his last visit to Malacca. It stands in front of the hilltop ruins of St. Paul’s Church, where there is an open grave marking the site of Xavier’s temporary burial. An interesting feature of this statue is his missing right hand, an attribute absent in most artistic depictions of the saint. This is because he had all of his limbs intact during his life—his right forearm, which he used to bless and baptize his converts, was only amputated after his death. It is said that it still bled when it was cut off. While his (mostly) incorruptible body rests in permanent peace in Velha Goa, the detached right hand was sent to Rome in 1614 and remains in a silver reliquary at the Il Gesù church, and portions of the relic are also displayed in Macau and Sydney. Though that’s the story with his right hand, some locals and tour guides of Malacca have a different version to tell. They claim that the statue did once have both hands in fact, but was struck by lightning one day and lost the right hand, perhaps by divine intervention.  ( 14 min )
    Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside, Colorado
    At the turn of the 20th century, amusement parks known as White Cities were built across the United States. These were also known as trolley parks, since they were located on the trolley line and trolleys were the main form of transportation to and from the parks. One of these parks, Lakeside Amusement Park, was built outside of Denver in 1908. Through good times and bad, Lakeside Amusement Park still stands and operates as it did over 100 years ago. Its crown jewel, the Tower of Jewels, no longer shines as brightly as it once did or even serves as the main entrance, but children of all ages can still have a fun time at the same park their great-great-grandparents may have enjoyed. A miniature railway can take you around Lake Rhoda for a scenic tour of Lakeside, Colorado. You may notice some abandoned or refurbished attractions. The entire park has been saved from the dustbin of history through some creative architectural salvage operations that have kept most, but not all of its rides operating.  ( 13 min )
    Site Where the First V2 Rocket Fell on London in London, England
    On Friday, September 8, 1944, a German V2 missile launched from the Netherlands landed at this site on Staveley Road in Chiswick. Three people were killed in the blast, and 19 more injured in the powerful explosion, which left behind a crater measuring some 30 feet across. It was the first of more than 500 V2 rockets that would strike London between September 1944 and March 1945. Today, a small stone monument marks the site where the missile landed, and commemorates the lives that were lost in that and many other V2 missile attacks.  ( 13 min )
    Dead Man's Pond in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
    A few different legends surround this pond in Victoria Park. Most center on the rumor that the small body of water is bottomless, but others are about the name itself. One is that there was pirate treasure buried there, and an excavation to find it went so deep that they could barely see the sky. Then, as many know from digging too deep right next to a large body of water, the Gulf went pouring in from the side, making the pond that's there today. There are a couple of urban legends about someone being murdered and tossed into the pond, giving it its name. There was one about the pond connecting to a spirit who would pull any who got too close under the water, then spit their bodies back up as a warning. Beyond legends, there are also spotted salamanders around the pond.  ( 13 min )
    Rose Blanche Lighthouse in Rose Blanche-Harbour le Cou, Newfoundland and Labrador
    This stone structure is planted at what feels like the end of the earth. It's moody. It’s a little spooky. It could be from a Mary Shelley novel. Rose Blanche Lighthouse is the only granite lighthouse remaining in Newfoundland. Its light has been guiding mariners since 1873. The trek to see it will take you through some of the most stunning ocean-side vistas and waterfalls.  ( 13 min )
    A Square, Flat Earth and Round Heaven Meant the World to Ancient China
    Reprinted with permission from The Globe: How the Earth Became Round by James Hannam, published by Reaktion Books Ltd. Copyright © 2023 by James Hannam. All rights reserved. It was a big job, being emperor of China. He didn’t just have to run the country. The universe itself depended on him. He had a sizeable support staff of bureaucrats and eunuchs, but the buck stopped at the dragon throne. Dong Zhongshu (c. 175–105 BC), an adviser to Emperor Wu (156–87 BC), wanted to ensure his master understood the magnitude of his responsibilities. He explained that the emperor was the link between Heaven and Earth. If he ruled well, Heaven would support him by bestowing a clement climate and acquiescent population on China. However, if he violated the celestial order, for example by issuing judic…  ( 35 min )
    Neptune's Staircase in Banavie, Scotland
    Neptune's Staircase is composed of eight locks and is located on a stretch of the Caledonian Canal overlooked by an impressive range of mountains, including Ben Nevis.  A staircase lock is when two or more adjacent locks have the upper gate of one lock also serving as the lower gate of the next lock. Due to this design, once one boat has entered the staircase it has committed to going through all the locks. The structure was built between 1803 and 1822 by Thomas Telford. The project was also designed to provide jobs to residents of the Highlands. Each of the current lock gates weighs 22 tons. A team of at least three lock-keepers is needed to operate the staircase. The staircase usually operates on an efficient basis. The system was originally hand-powered but has been converted to hydraulic power. In the past, the locks were operated by capstans, each with four poles that made seven full revolutions to open and close each gate. Each gate was operated by two capstans, one to open and another to close. Transit times through the staircase have been reduced from just over half a day to 90 minutes with the conversion to hydraulic rams and push-button controls. Visitors can still see the plinths where the original capstans were anchored, but the capstans themselves have been removed.  ( 13 min )
    C. A. Nothnagle Log House in Gibbstown, New Jersey
    Nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of modern New Jersey lies a hidden gem that defies time itself: the C. A. Nothnagle Log House. Picture this,  a rustic log cabin, standing proudly in the heart of a suburban neighborhood, like a historical time capsule plunked right in your backyard. Built around 1638, this house has seen it all—it is the oldest standing log cabin in the good United States.
    Solacula Inn in Bucharest, Romania
    Nestled along the vibrant tapestry of Calea Moşilor, an ancient trading artery in Neoclassical and Gothic Revival style, once linked Bucharest's Inner Town to the bustling Obor Marketplace. With tired palatial doors and a peeling facade in the present-day, the architectural gem whispers tales of bygone eras. This is none other than the Solacula Inn ("Hanul Solacoglu" in Romanian). Created in 1859, this structure bears witness to the fusion of local and Western influences, and once had luxury carriages entering and exiting through its two large gates. Symbolically situated along a street that boasts a lot of Belle Epoque architecture, a harmonious dance ensues between an opulent past met with a present that screams for renovation and maintenance. A tribute to its pioneering spirit, the …  ( 14 min )
    Shaare Shalom Synagogue in Kingston, Jamaica
    Today, there are just five sand synagogues remaining in the world. Three of them are located in the Caribbean, on the islands of Curacao, Jamaica, and St. Thomas. One is in Suriname, and one is in the Netherlands, where the concept of a sand synagogue was first born. The Kingston sand floor synagogue in nestled into a quiet street in the bustling island capital. Visitors are welcome if they contact the synagogue in advance and receive permission. The wooden rows, perfectly groomed sand, and high ceilings are authentic to the island and Sephardic traditions. The Shaare Shalom Synagogue that stands today was built in 1912, after an earlier building at the site was damaged during the Kingston earthquake of 1907. But Jamaica's Jewish community has deep roots. The Spanish occupation of Jamaica lasted from 1494–1655, and during that time a number of Jewish settlers came to the island. Multiple synagogues were constructed across the island in the 17th century.  ( 13 min )
    'La Cabina' in Madrid, Spain
    In Madrid, the city council finished removing phone booths in 2002, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of the television broadcast of the film "La cabina." The Madrid city council wanted to commemorate this moment by placing a replica of the cabin seen in the film in an area adjacent to the actual filming location.  La Cabina (The Phone Booth) is a 1972 television movie directed by Spanish director Antonio Mercero. When it first aired on Spanish television it became an instant success.  It not only went on to win the first-ever Emmy for a Spanish TV film, but it also became a breakthrough for Mercero, who later created other commercial hits with series such as Verano Azul or Farmacia de Guardia.  ( 13 min )
    The Ivinghoe Fire Hook in Ivinghoe, England
    Located on St Mary’s churchyard wall in Ivinghoe is a long, imposing tool known as a thatch hook. This particular instrument was designed for the purpose of extinguishing thatched roof fires. For much of history, prior to the advent of firefighters, communities relied upon their neighbor's help to fight fires. This is where the thatch hook came into play, as it was used to drag the burning thatch from the roof of the cottage to prevent the fire from spreading. The huge hook required several individuals to wield it effectively. Beneath the thatch hook, there are two additional items on display. The first is a brass plaque commemorating the coronation of Edward VII in 1902, while the second is a "mantrap" used on private property to discourage intruders and poachers, a reminder of the harsh realities of life during the 18th century. Today, the thatch hook serves as a relic of the past, as there are no longer any thatched roofs in Ivinghoe. Nevertheless, it remains a fascinating artifact that offers a glimpse into the unique challenges faced by communities during a bygone era.  ( 13 min )
    Podcast: The Fear Lab
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Denmark’s Recreational Fear Lab, where researchers are studying the fun side of fear—using the country's largest haunted house as a field site. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 13 min )
    Flódni
    Flódni is an elaborate, multi-layer cake consisting of four different fillings—first plum jam, then walnut, apple, and poppy seed—each between sheets of pastry. It might sound like the dessert version of Turducken, but this Hungarian-Jewish treat is no fleeting trend created as a social media–friendly novelty. The roots of flódni go back to medieval France and Germany. The word itself comes from the German fladen, a flat thin cake. According to a researcher at Tel Aviv University, the earliest reference to a Jewish flat cake also called fladen dates back to the 10th century. At that time, it was typically made with cheese. Today’s flódni, however, was developed by the Jews of the Carpathian Basin, who added more layers and fruit fillings. The labor-intensive dessert has been one of the…  ( 15 min )
    Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Guernsey
    This transformed World War II bunker is now a shrine dedicated to the victims of the war. The site was damaged by vandalism and closed to the public for some time. When restoration began, much of the shrine was damaged including significant flooding. Rubble and water were removed and the shell walls and artwork were painstakingly restored to its former glory using photos to guide the restoration team.  ( 13 min )
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    AI Tool Pinpoints Genetic Mutations That Cause Disease
    Researchers have adapted the AI network to search for genetic changes linked to ill health
    World Governments Recommit to 2030 Goals to Save Humanity
    United Nations secretary-general António Guterres is proposing a $500-billion annual stimulus package to meet the Sustainable Development Goals to preserve the environment and end poverty and hunger
    Prominent Consciousness Theory Is Slammed as Bogus Science
    Researchers publicly call out theory that they say is not well supported by science, but that gets undue attention
    Jupiter's Moon Europa May Hide Tantalizing Carbon in Mysterious Ocean
    Jupiter’s mysterious moon Europa may hold carbon in the ocean lurking beneath its icy shell
    This Efficiency-Obsessed Psychologist (and Mother of 11) Revolutionized Kitchen Design
    Lillian Gilbreth pioneered time and motion efficiency in workplaces and revolutionized kitchen design
    Climate Disasters Are Worsening a U.S. Blood Shortage
    This summer’s floods, hurricanes and wildfires have prevented blood collection at a time when U.S. hospitals are already low on supply
    The Father of Environmental Justice Exposes the Geography of Inequity
    Robert D. Bullard reflects on the movement he helped to create
    Period Food Cravings Are Real. A New Brain Finding Could Explain Why They Happen
    A new study suggests that changes in the brain's sensitivity to insulin during phases of the menstrual cycle may be linked to appetite
    How to Figure Out if Moderate Drinking Is Too Risky for You
    New research shows any alcohol can harm your body, but the increased risk may not be huge
    NASA's Gorgeous New Moon Image Paints Shackleton Crater in Light and Shadow
    A new NASA instrument allows researchers to view the bright and permanently shadowed portions of the moon’s Shackleton Crater at the same time
    Wine's True Origins Are Finally Revealed
    A broad genetic study has revised the prevailing narrative about how wine grapes spread around the world
    JWST Finds Strange Harmony in Early Galaxies and Black Holes
    Black holes in the extraordinarily distant cosmos are out of tune with their host galaxies, offering insights into their formation
    A Record Number of Billion-Dollar Disasters Show U.S. Isn't Ready for Climate Change
    The U.S. has already seen a record number of disasters costing at least $1 billion in 2023, which underscores how unprepared the nation is to withstand climate-driven catastrophe
    Hotter Days Are Increasing Car Crashes and Fatalities
    Hot cars are a health hazard for everyone on the road—and climate change could make things worse
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    Mountains
    Aconcagua - 6991 m If you like mountains, R and T-shirts, I got you covered. Here we use {elevatr} to get a DEM around some well known summits and make a map consisting only of isohypses. It produces (sometimes) very nice visualizations. Continue reading: Mountains
    Confidence Intervals in Election Polling: Understanding the Uncertainty of Political Forecasting
    Election polls play a crucial role in predicting the outcome of elections and shaping public opinion. However, it’s important to understand that the results of any single poll should be taken with a grain of salt. Many polls only ask about 1,000 people about their political preferences, which is quite ... Continue reading: Confidence Intervals in Election Polling: Understanding the Uncertainty of Political Forecasting
    The Super League: Tournament Blood Bowl online
    (Photo by Erik Cats) Continue reading: The Super League: Tournament Blood Bowl online
    Parallel raster processing in stars
    Data acquisition Post-processing [view raw Summary: Prediction on large datasets can be time-consuming, but with enough Continue reading: Parallel raster processing in stars
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    14 Omelette Recipes That Showcase One of the World's Most Perfect Foods
    Every culture has their idea of the perfect omelette—impeccably rolled with barely a hint of browning, folded over and stuffed to the brim, layered with creamy potatoes...the list goes on! Here's a collection of omelette recipes to satisfy every craving.  ( 15 min )
    How Clever! Our Favorite Smart Gear Includes Sous Vide Machines and Countertop Ovens
    Smart kitchen gear (things that are app-connected) can help you cook more accurately and efficiently.  ( 27 min )
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    Earwormitis
    I'm not the first person to use that word, but I probably mean it in a distinctive way.  What I'm talking about is not the usual sort of earworm / öhrwurm [recte ohrwurm] that gets stuck in your brain and you just can't make it go away.  That's the usual kind, and I get it […]  ( 8 min )
    Voice-activated lights
    I showed this mp4 video to a dozen native speakers of Sinitic languages (mostly Mandarin), but no one could identify, much less understand, what it was: https://i.imgur.com/MesyF9r.mp4   (from imgur) Chau Wu ruled out Taiwanese, Hakka, and Cantonese, but he said that he heard words that sounded like chú sī 廚司 ("chef") and chǎocài 炒菜 […]  ( 10 min )
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    Tether Keeps Lending Tethers
    Also Splunk trades, Credit Suisse AT1 claims, insider gambling, NFT prices and don’t put it in email.  ( 2 min )
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    2021 U of M data breach may have compromised student info going back to 1989
    Plus: Minnesota Supreme Court to hear Trump on ballot case; MDH states Stillwater Prison water complies with fed standards; drought covers more than a quarter of the state; Twins playoff tickets go on sale Friday; and more.
    Weekend picks: Brooks Turner’s art and findings about hate in Minnesota; the smooth sounds of Thomasina Petrus; and ‘Star Seeds’ at the Bell Museum
    Plus: Composers and librettists reunite at Nautilus Music-Theater; "Inventadas" as part of Franconia's 27th Art & Artists Celebration; and Tia Keobounpheng's colorful threads.
    Walz names hemp business owner to direct Minnesota’s new Office of Cannabis Management
    Erin DuPree founded, and is vice president of sales and operation, for Loonacy Cannabis in Apple Valley.
    Wolves preview: One-on-one with Coach Chris Finch
    In a sprawling interview that lasted more than an hour, Finch addresses the Gobert-KAT dynamic, the blossoming of Anthony Edwards into a charismatic All Star and how all the pieces might fit together during the 2023-24 Timberwolves season.
    St. Paul is voting on a sales tax increase. How do this year’s City Council candidates feel about it?
    The incumbents seeking re-election support the 1% hike. The remaining candidates are split.
    From reality television ‘stardom’ to R&B stardom, JeRonelle is ready for his breakout role
    JeRonelle opens on Friday for the eccentric Durand Bernarr at the Fine Line.
    Reappraising ‘Minnesota: A State That Works’: Examining political shifts by the decade
    Fifty years after the Time magazine cover story touting Minnesota as the nation’s model state, it’s time to reassess.
    Last chance: Get your free MinnPost Festival pass!
    MinnPost Festival starts Friday!
    America should learn from Europe and adopt tougher regulations on artificial intelligence
    When it comes to AI, we can’t afford the same wait-and-see approach many governments took to regulating social media.
    With criticism for the state party, Minneapolis DFL vice chair resigns
    Plus: Two young girls behind "concerning" calls to Edina schools; Faribault to allow public marijuana use; and more.
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    Thursday assorted love links
    1. Claims about weddings.  And a romance (NYT). The post Thursday assorted love links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to y81. Ironically, my wife (the Stanford ... by Anon In reply to Hazel Meade. Let's be serious: Ukraine is ... by myth In reply to Anti-Gnostic. What are the odds that the Dems ... by dearieme In reply to Clay. I wonder. My impression is that the USA ... by dearieme In reply to bazza. I always considered the engagement ring to ... by Maybe I'm too cynical Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    The Rise of and Demand for Identity-Oriented Media Coverage
    While some assert that social identities have become more salient in American media coverage, existing evidence is largely anecdotal. An increased emphasis on social identities has important political implications, including for polarization and representation. We first document the rising salience of different social identities using NLP tools to analyze all tweets from 19 media outlets […] The post The Rise of and Demand for Identity-Oriented Media Coverage appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments This would seem to cast doubt on the claim that the political ... by Standard My anecdata: recently the center right prime minister of my ... by JSK Vox.com in 2015: “Let's nerd out on the details of how ... by Ricardo In reply to Blake V. Without the change in supply I would ... by Dismalist In reply to Dismalist. Quantity increasing and price falling ... by Blake V Plus 10 more... Related Stories Populism fact of the day Do LLMs diminish diversity of thought? What Explains Educational Polarization Among White Voters?  ( 7 min )
    Pharmaceutical Externalities
    In my view, pharmaceuticals are undervalued and underinvested in because, despite high prices, pharmaceutical innovations earn only a fraction of the value that they create (Nordhaus finds that in general that innovations reap only a small share of the gains that they create). In 2014, for example, we got Harvoni a new treatment that offered […] The post Pharmaceutical Externalities appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to blue jay. Blue Jay says “Can't speak to ... by KT2 In reply to Mike. >But we need far less investment in me-too ... by OldCurmudgon In reply to Evolutionist. The point is to incentivize ... by Sure In reply to Rahul. We actually do this already. Rx is much, ... by OldCurmudgeon In reply to steve. Because the metric is the “Next-Best” ... by Sure Plus 10 more... Related Stories EU May Ban Payments for Milk, Sperm and Blood The British ban on bully dogs Does an AI Pause make sense?  ( 8 min )
    Modern Principles!
    The best written, most innovative and most modern principles textbook is now even better! Very excited about the new edition. More to say in the coming weeks! See the Invisible Hand. Understand Your World. The post Modern Principles! appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Anon. Thank you for your reply, Anon! by RD In reply to dearieme. It was lively and understandable — ... by mkt42 In reply to “Publishing is an organized hobby”. Some very ... by Gridlock In reply to RD. At the link in the original post, there will ... by Anon Can this textbook be understood by an interested layman? I'd ... by Graham Powell Plus 10 more... Related Stories My Conversation with the excellent Jerusalem Demsas My excellent Conversation with Lazarus Lake, ultra-marathons Robert Barro and Rachel McCleary to Heritage  ( 6 min )
    My excellent Conversation with Lazarus Lake, ultra-marathons
    Here is the audio, video, and transcript.  Here is the episode summary: Lazarus Lake is a renowned ultramarathon runner and designer. His most famous creation (along with his friend Raw Dog) is the Barkley Marathons, an absurdly difficult 100-mile race through the Tennessee wilderness that only 17 people have ever finished in its nearly 30-year […] The post My excellent Conversation with Lazarus Lake, ultra-marathons appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to aaron. This and the above are both fine answers, ... by Matt In reply to jayson. Either that or someone with a REALLY poor ... by aaron In reply to M. Ok. 1) 'Stoicism' was mentioned once in the ... by aaron In reply to Emptiness. Ultras are perhaps better than ... by Karl Pooper In reply to ricardo. Or going back further, the biblical ... by mkt42 Plus 10 more... Related Stories My Conversation with the excellent Jerusalem Demsas Modern Principles! How AI will change student evaluation  ( 8 min )
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    The 10 Most Underrated Movies of The 1960s
    By 1957, Life magazine called the 1950’s “the horrible decade” for Hollywood. This didn’t change for the first part of the 1960s. Major studios were pumping millions into aging historical epics and musicals such as Hello Dolly! Cleopatra and King of Kings. With the rise of the French New Wave, Japanese cinema and Spaghetti Westerns […]  ( 11 min )
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    How to Tell that the Earth Spins
    Continuing with the supplementary material for the book, from its Chapter 2. This is in reference to Galileo’s principle of relativity, a central pillar of modern science. This principle states that perfectly steady motion in a straight line is indistinguishable from no motion at all, and thus cannot be felt. This is why we don’t ... Read more  ( 13 min )
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    Will ‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Fuel the Next U.S. Drug Crisis?
    The opioid crisis, driven by fentanyl, is showing signs of slowing, with a rise in the use of synthetic stimulants taking place. The cheap and addictive Captagon — known as the ‘poor man’s cocaine’ — shows all the signs of following in fentanyl’s footsteps, according to drug trafficking expert Jim Crotty.  ( 13 min )
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    PowerGPT
    “I’ve glimpsed into our future and all I can say is…go back.”(Diane Court) Lately, I’ve been finding myself comparing ChatGPT to PowerPoint in my discussions with students and colleagues about artificial intelligence in higher education. PowerPoint has undeniably had a profound impact on teaching and learning at universities. In particular, it has changed the nature … Continue reading PowerGPT →  ( 6 min )

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    All About that Bayes restart
    For all Bayesians and sympathisers in the Paris area, All about that Bayes seminars are restarting this semester with a talk by Kaniav Kamari (Centrale Supélec) on 10 October, 16h00, on Campus Pierre & Marie Curie, SCAI: Bayesian principal component analysis The technique of principal component analysis (PCA) has recently been expressed as the maximum […]  ( 7 min )
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    All About that Bayes restart
    For all Bayesians and sympathisers in the Paris area, All about that Bayes seminars are restarting this semester with a talk by Kaniav Kamari (Centrale Supélec) on 10 October, 16h00, on Campus Pierre & Marie Curie, SCAI: Bayesian principal component analysis The technique of principal component analysis (PCA) has recently been expressed as the maximum […]  ( 7 min )
    Arrowleaf pinot noir
    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    How to Master the Cinematic Vibe in Storytelling
    8 Lessons I learned from Robert McKee’s “Story” that can help you write a gripping story that reads like a movie. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    How (Not) to Swear In Fiction
    A guide to writing in, writing around, and writing out curse words Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Write Now With Sachi Ediriweera
    Today’s Write Now interview features Sachi Ediriweera, a Sri Lankan designer, filmmaker, and the writer and artist of ENLIGHTENED. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    These 5 Reframes Help Me Create Daily Despite My Paralyzing Fears
    Here’s how I kept blogging, podcasting, and making videos for 10+ years. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    The Secret Glory, by Arthur Machen
    An eccentric schoolboy embarks on a spiritual quest for hidden wonders.  ( 2 min )
    Erewhon Revisited, by Samuel Butler
    A traveler returns to the country of Erewhon to find out what has happened in the twenty years since he last visited.  ( 2 min )
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    School of Engineering welcomes Songyee Yoon PhD ’00 as visiting innovation scholar
    A visionary entrepreneur and innovator, Yoon will focus on entrepreneurship, supporting female engineers, and fostering inclusive innovation.  ( 8 min )
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    Sautéed Mushrooms
    For savory, meaty-textured, deeply browned sautéed mushrooms, start with steam.  ( 17 min )
    Serious Eats Staff Spaces: A Tour of Our Utensil Crocks
    We invite you to take a peek at what’s in our staff’s utensil crocks, including our favorite balloon whisk, fish spatula, wooden spoon, and more.  ( 26 min )
    Put a Lid on Your Sheet Pan to Achieve Food Storage Glory
    Lids turn baking sheets into food storage containers: They can even be easily stacked in the fridge.  ( 17 min )
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    FEMA Needs More Money to Keep Up with Disasters. Instead It Faces a Potential Government Shutdown
    A government shutdown could force the Federal Emergency Management Agency to curtail all disaster activities at a time when it is already short of cash to respond to crises
    Suppressing an Onrush of Toxic Thoughts Might Improve Your Mental Health
    Counter to the conventional wisdom, suppression of distressing thoughts could be an invaluable addition in treating depression, anxiety and trauma
    Octopuses Used in Research Could Receive Same Protections as Monkeys
    For the first time in the U.S., research with cephalopods might require approval by an ethics committee
    Earliest Evidence of Wooden Construction Uncovered
    Researchers say the discovery of the earliest known wooden construction expands their knowledge of the woodworking skills of early humans that existed before Homo sapiens
    A Newly Discovered Brain Signal Marks Recovery from Depression
    Implanted electrodes pick up a pattern of brain waves that can signal the presence or absence of depression and perhaps predict its relapse
    It's Time to Engineer the Sky
    Global warming is so rampant that some scientists say we should begin altering the stratosphere to block incoming sunlight, even if it jeopardizes rain and crops
    Should You Get a Blood Test For Alzheimer's?
    Consumers can now get easy tests for Alzheimer’s. But these tests may not really help patients that much–yet.
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    Rathskeller Room in Louisville, Kentucky
    This spooky subterranean grotto ballroom is called the Rathskeller. Located in Louisville's Seelbach Hotel, it's the only surviving room in the world completely encrusted in Rookwood pottery, from stem to stern, and has a powerfully creepy vibe. The Bavarian-style Rathskeller Room was constructed of Rookwood Pottery in 1907. A unique work of art and the only room of its kind in the world that’s still intact, this room is an ornate, preserved part of American history. The decorations of the room were drawn by hand on the clay before firing; the design was a part of the ware. After baking, various glazes were added in subsequent firings. A portion of the ceiling is made of leather and was painted with intricate designs (including the 12 signs of the zodiac). Al Capone is said to have used secret tunnels in and out of the place as part of his organized crime operation. When F. Scott Fitzgerald was a young soldier stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor, he came into Louisville and was a frequent visitor at the Seelbach Hotel's subterranean bar. The time Fitzgerald spent there allegedly inspired parts of The Great Gatsby. The hotel is also chock-full of ghost stories. Its most infamous ghost is known as the "Lady in Blue," said to be the spirit of a young woman who died in one of the hotel's elevator shafts.  ( 13 min )
    Musée d'Histoire des Sciences (Museum of History of Science) in Geneva, Switzerland
    The stable political and economic environment of Switzerland has made it an attractive location for scientists for hundreds of years. A section of this history is showcased in Geneva's Musée d'Histoire des Sciences (Museum of History of Science), where the developments made between the 17th and 19th centuries are showcased alongside additional more modern tools.  In the past, science was largely an occupation for the elite, meaning that those who practiced it were either rich enough to afford it or had patrons who could pay them to pursue it. This means that everything up to their equipment was often very well made, also in a way that made the instruments pleasing to the eye besides just functional. This makes them the ideal tool to explain science with, as important parts were often laid bare for show rather than covered to be protected. Many of those instruments are on display in the museum, tools that were used in the fields of astronomy, microscopy, gnomonics, electricity, meteorology, and measuring in general.  ( 13 min )
    Make 19th-Century 'Neapolitan Pizza' for Dessert
    Not long ago, if you ordered Neapolitan pizza at an Italian restaurant, you might have ended up with a slice of custard pie. The modern definition for pizza did not appear in an Italian dictionary until 1905. The Italian word pizza, which is likely related to Greek pita and Turkish pide, was originally a general term for flat baked dishes made with flour. You can still see this term in action today in dishes like pizza rustica, a rich egg-and-cheese-stuffed pie from central Italy, or pizza Ebraica, a blackened cookie made with nuts and dried fruit that originated in the Jewish quarter of Rome. Before the 20th century, the cheese pizza that we know and love was a local street food little-known outside of Naples. Some 19th-century writers who encountered cheese pizza even described it wi…  ( 21 min )
    To Track Bull Sharks, First Hit Their Snooze Button
    Bull sharks, says marine biologist Ryan Daly, “like to bite.” Daly and colleagues catch the famously ferocious fish off the coast of southern Mozambique and fit them with transmitters as part of a long-distance tracking project to reveal more about the animals’ habits. The team uses strong lines and circle hooks—harmless to the sharks—baited with striped bonito fish, thick rubber mats to protect the inflatable boat from sharp teeth, and something called tonic immobility: essentially, a shark’s Achilles’ heel. “Once you can get a shark upside down, they pretty much just fall asleep,” says Daly. “It's pretty incredible.” It's still unclear why sharks are prone to this state, but it may have evolved around mating behavior, with the male shark grabbing the female shark by its pectoral fi…  ( 21 min )
    Ganki Inari in Yokohama, Japan
    In 1859, the Tokugawa shogunate finally put an end to Japan's centuries-long isolation, opening the Port of Yokohama to the rest of the world. Its redevelopment demanded the establishment of a red-light district catering to the locals and foreigners alike, meant to be a place for international social exchange. Legend has it that the Ganki-rō ("stone turtle tower"), Yokohama's most opulent brothel, was home to a beautiful young courtesan named Kiyuu. Brought in from the infamous Yoshiwara pleasure district of Edo (Tokyo), it is said that she refused the company of a foreigner out of pride, writing a death poem before slitting her throat: Tsuyu wo dani / itou yamato no / ominaeshi / furu amerika ni / sode wa nurasaji. ("The eastern valerian of Japan, shunning even the dew; she shall not le…  ( 14 min )
    Lady Bug Buildings in Përrenjas, Albania
    In the town of Prrenjas, situated in eastern Albania, a once-dilapidated industrial relic has been transformed into a captivating landmark. Artist Eljan Tanini took a pair of abandoned nickel mining towers—vestiges of Albania's failed industrial aspirations under communist rule—and transformed them with an astonishing 1,380 ladybugs. Symbolizing femininity and good fortune, these ladybugs are a vibrant nod to the town's female mayor and its broader identity. During the rule of communist leader Enver Hoxha, Albania underwent a period of intense industrialization while being cut off from the rest of the world. This left a legacy of aging factories, bunkers, and mining facilities scattered across the country. Since the fall of communism, these structures have largely been abandoned, standing as solemn monuments to a repressive past. However, art projects like the one in Përrenjas demonstrate the potential for turning these sites into symbols of renewal and hope. The project was completed in just 22 days and features eco-friendly paint. The mining towers themselves go more than 300 meters underground. Additionally, a tree has sprouted 52 meters up on one of the towers, offering a striking symbol of nature's resilience. As you traverse the intriguing landscape of Albania, a stop in Prrenjas offers a unique chance to witness this extraordinary confluence of industrial decay and contemporary artistic vision. Through initiatives like this, artists are helping to redefine Albania's historical scars as canvases for cultural expression, showing that even in the most unlikely places, there's room for beauty and change.  ( 13 min )
    Bolsjefabrikken (The Candy Factory) in Copenhagen, Denmark
    The volunteer-driven cultural association Bolsjefabrikken (The Candy Factory) has taken its name from an abandoned candy factory, the group’s very first location, and is behind Copenhagen’s (and possibly Denmark’s) largest street art hotspot. Artists and activists have been infusing new vitality into the current Bolsjefabrikken place since 2009. Once a smithy, the locale’s exterior walls now serve as ever-transforming canvases for street artists, resulting in a captivating display of colors, shapes, and messages. Bolsjefabrikken has gained official recognition as a designated area for artistic expression, thanks to the endorsement of local authorities. This acknowledgment not only validates the art created on these walls but also nurtures a profound sense of belonging among the individuals who have rejuvenated its premises. Alongside its varied non-profit offerings, the venue hosts music performances, film screenings, and communal gatherings. Whether you’re a culture enthusiast or someone seeking an immersive urban adventure, Bolsjefabrikken offers an ever-shifting and thought-provoking experience. In this mural mecca, contemporary graffiti shines as brilliantly and boldly as the vibrant candies that were once manufactured in the factory that named the collective years ago.  ( 13 min )
    John Brown Memorial Park and Museum in Osawatomie, Kansas
    John Brown State Historic Park, located in Osawatomie, Kansas, consists of two unique sites that together tell the story of the great abolitionist and his time in Kansas: the Samuel Adair Cabin, where John Brown lived while in Kansas; and the site where the Battle of Osawatomie was fought. The cabin on the premises belonged to Rev. Samuel and Florella Adair, Oberlin College graduates who moved westward with the promise of a new free state. Florella was John Brown’s half-sister, and five of his sons, and eventually John Brown himself moved to the cabin. By this time, Brown believed that he was charged by God to fight the moral scourge of slavery. The cabin became an organizing force for the abolition movement in Kansas, and a stop on the Underground Railroad, and the Adairs began to fear …  ( 14 min )
    Halte Royal d'Ardenne in Houyet, Belgium
    The Halte Royal d'Ardennes (the Royal Train Stop of the Ardennes) was a private train stop built for King Leopold II of Belgium and linked to the royal family's summer residence, Château royal d'Ardenne. Court architect Alphonse Balat designed the opulent residence, which was completed in 1891. Guests and royalty would use the private train stop to visit the château, which also featured extensive gardens designed by the Paris-based landscape architect Elie Lainé. Within a few years, Leopold II decided to repurpose the residence into a luxury hotel. Wealthy guests from Belgian, French, and English began to visit the hotel via the train. The hotel featured every luxury amenity of the time: running water, bathrooms, electrical lights, and even a telephone.  Both the train station and the hotel were shuttered during World War I after sustaining some damage.  The hotel and train stop briefly reopened after being restored and expanded after the war. But then, during World War II, both suffered further damage. Finally, in 1968, the hotel burned down and the train stop was abandoned. (It's not the only abandoned royal Belgian train station, either.) Despite this, the train stop is still an impressive ruin with its watch tower and stone walls. Surrounded by the River Lesse on one side and the woods and hills of the Belgian Ardennes on the other, the dilapidated station looks more like something out of a fairytale. A special architectural feature is the cobblestone driveway, spiraling out from the platform and around a central courtyard. You don't need much imagination to see the coaches lined up, waiting to pick up the VIPs of their time.  ( 14 min )
    Podcast: The Ark of Citrus
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a collection at the University of California, Riverside, that preserves thousands of varieties of citrus, and the folks working to ensure the future of the beloved fruits. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 15 min )
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    People Who Run Public Companies Shouldn’t Live in Glass Houses
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    ‘Concerning messages’ to Edina school prompt closure of three campuses
    Plus: Two cities, two plans to convert unused buildings into homeless shelters face community pushback; Wisconsin Legislature rejects Evers special session; Gai Noi makes New York Times Best Restaurants list; and more.  ( 7 min )
    What do we know about racial implications of Minnesota’s child support program?
    An administrator and researcher believes public assistance programs such as child support can have harmful effects on families and disproportionately affect people of color.  ( 26 min )
    Reappraising ‘Minnesota: A State That Works’: More than 50 years of pendulum swings but a persistent center-left consensus
    Part V: Fifty years after the Time magazine cover story touting Minnesota as the nation’s model state, it’s time to reassess.  ( 20 min )
    Emmer pressured to support U.S. aid for Ukraine as some House GOP colleagues want to end it
    Amendments to cut Ukraine aid received support from Minnesota Republican members of Congress Michelle Fischbach, Pete Stauber and Brad Finstad, who received failing grades by a group pushing to continue aid.  ( 16 min )
    How USDA’s ‘climate-smart’ agriculture programs are spending federal dollars, raising questions
    In all, more than 60,000 farms and 25 million acres of crop and rangeland are involved, with spending reaching all 50 states and Puerto Rico, according to the USDA.  ( 17 min )
    If Joe Biden doesn’t run for president, then maybe I will
    Or not. On second thought, Biden reconsidering his decision to run for reelection is perhaps really just what this seemingly self-absorbed nation actually deserves.  ( 10 min )
    168,000 workers needed to fill open jobs as Minnesota baby boomers start to retire
    Plus: Minnesotans continue to enjoy remote work; Gov. Tim Walz favors more awareness on new law regarding school resource officers; people gathered with banners and signs filled with white supremacist rhetoric on Wayzata bridge; and more.  ( 7 min )
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    Wednesday assorted links
    1. How should prestige TV treat fascism? 2. The pushback against Melissa Kearney is an object lesson in mood affiliation. 3. New science writing fellowship.  And Stigler Center journalists in residence program. 4. The Longevity Fund, from Laura Deming. 5. Foiled Danish art markets in everything. 6. New results on animals talking (NYT). The post Wednesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Dismalist. Fathers are irrelevant? So, a ... by bazza In reply to Anti-Gnostic. Markets, another pre-State ... by Dino the Isaurian In reply to M. A fundamental contradiction in libertarianism ... by Dino the Isaurian In reply to Anti-Gnostic. Nobody is as operationally fascist ... by Dino the Isaurian In reply to LivelyClock. As another example, ask a crypto ... by LivelyClock Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Robert Barro and Rachel McCleary to Heritage
    The Heritage Foundation announced today that Harvard University professors Robert Barro, Ph.D., and Rachel McCleary, Ph.D., will join the organization in September. Barro will serve as a distinguished fellow in economic thought and McCleary will be a senior visiting fellow in religion and political economy for the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies. […] The post Robert Barro and Rachel McCleary to Heritage appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments congrats to both apparently Heritage has no policy forbidding ... by El Conquistador In reply to M. Or a random quote from the Meese Report. Hope ... by Just a note Barro's economics textbook was the worst textbook that I used ... by ohwilleke In reply to Scott Sumner. What's that in reference to? Is ... by M In reply to Anon. Once you get to what is believed to be the ... by Dismalist Plus 10 more... Related Stories EU May Ban Payments for Milk, Sperm and Blood Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent! Populism fact of the day  ( 6 min )
    Median voter theorem, again
    Sweden looks set to miss its legislated climate targets, the latest sign of how combating global warming is slipping down the policy agenda. The nation — the first globally to set a milestone target for net zero emissions — won’t reach that goal for 2045 with current measures, according to the center-right government’s 2024 budget […] The post Median voter theorem, again appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Some Toronto Guy. Not unless you can get the same ... by Sure In reply to Slocum. Don't count climate change out just yet. ... by TWBC In reply to RAD. “Nuclear power has historically been a ... by TWBC In reply to Sure. “I work with the teaming masses overseas ... by TWBC In reply to Dinwar. That’s it, that’s all that’s in ... by peri Plus 10 more... Related Stories What government shutdown? Who in America has mental health problems? Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent!  ( 7 min )
    The British ban on bully dogs
    That is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column, here is one excerpt: The decision offers some important lessons about regulation. First, sometimes an outright ban is better than charging owners or users a fee, or what economists call Pigou taxes. Under some economic theories, bans should be exceedingly rare. Instead, the government should charge a […] The post The British ban on bully dogs appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Tom T.. It’s also an economics blog. Pit bulls ... by lol In reply to Naveen K. Just because most dog bites come from ... by Michael Stack In reply to Ben. Also euthanize those who persist in the ... by Etalon d’Silomar In reply to Anonymous. In addition to what Sure wrote, it’s ... by Etalon d’Silomar In reply to Naveen K. “Is there any data to suggest ... by Michael Stack Plus 10 more... Related Stories EU May Ban Payments for Milk, Sperm and Blood Does an AI Pause make sense? Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent!  ( 8 min )
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    nimbleHMC version 0.2.0 released, providing improved HMC performance
    nimbleHMC provides Hamiltonian Monte Carlo samplers for use with NIMBLE, in particular NUTS samplers. NIMBLE’s HMC samplers can be flexibly assigned to a subset of model parameters, allowing users to consider various sampling configurations. We’ve released version 0.2.0 of nimbleHMC, which includes a new default NUTS sampler inspired by ... Continue reading: nimbleHMC version 0.2.0 released, providing improved HMC performance
    Rugby World Cup explainer using data
    Last week, a stereotypical “French” ceremony opened the 10th Rugby World Cup in Stade de France, in the suburbs of Paris, France. As a small boy growing up in the southern half of France, I developed a strong interest for the sport. Now being an adult living and working in ... Continue reading: Rugby World Cup explainer using data
    Mastering Data Visualization in R: Plotting Predicted Values with the mtcars Dataset
    Introduction Continue reading: Mastering Data Visualization in R: Plotting Predicted Values with the mtcars Dataset
    Reproducible data science with Nix, part 6 — CI/CD has never been easier
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    Frenkel on String Theory
    Curt Jaimungal’s Theories of Everything podcast has a new episode featuring a long talk with Edward Frenkel (by the way, I’ll be doing one of these next month). A few months ago I wrote about a Lex Fridman podcast with … Continue reading →  ( 8 min )
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    uncertainty estimation for regression outputs
    Most methods for performing regressions don't provide natural uncertainties. Some do, of course! But few deliver uncertainties you will believe. I discussed these issues with Contardo (SISSA) today, in the context of our project to (confidently) find infrared excesses around boring old main-sequence stars. One option is to look at the performance on held-out data. But then you have to decide how to aggregate this information in a way that is relevant for each object in your sample: They probably don't all have the same uncertainty! Another option is to look at the variation of prediction across training sets. That's good! But it requires that you have lots of training data. In this case, we do, so that's where we are at right now.  ( 14 min )
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    Guest post: Genomics has a spreadsheet problem
    Surveys show spreadsheets are the most widely used analytical tool in academic research. But they are prone to errors. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Health England lost 16,000 test results after using an old Excel file format to handle data. Whether this mix-up hampered local infection control is anybody’s guess, but it … Continue reading Guest post: Genomics has a spreadsheet problem  ( 9 min )
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    A message to Parkinson’s Disease researchers: Design a study to distinguish between these two competing explanations of the fact that the incidence of Parkinson’s is lower among smokers
    After reading our recent post, “How to quit smoking, and a challenge to currently-standard individualistic theories in social science,” Gur Huberman writes: You may be aware that the incidence of Parkinson (PD) is lower in the smoking population than in … Continue reading →  ( 13 min )
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    The Art(ifice) of Learning
    For the third year in a row, I’m running my series of informal talks about the Art of Learning here at CBS. It starts today. It’s a great chance for me to hear what I’m currently thinking about the state of knowledge in higher education. As usual, the plan is to begin with the art … Continue reading The Art(ifice) of Learning →  ( 6 min )
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    Inside The Small World of Simulating Other Worlds
    For around 25 years, people have played out what existence might be like on, or en route to, another planet. These “analog astronauts” test out tools and reveal the stressors of space missions. As the field matures, researchers are making it standardized and cultivating collaboration.  ( 22 min )
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    Mandarin über alles
    China’s Language PoliceWhy Beijing Seeks to Extend the Hegemony of MandarinBy Gina Anne TamSeptember 19, 2023 It's odd that the author knows about "topolect" and recognizes the inadequacy of "dialect" as a rendering of fāngyán 方言, but is unwilling to mention "topolect" in this article, which is so suitable for it.  Maybe the unwillingness to […]  ( 15 min )
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    Origins of Woke
    Even his harshest critics seem to agree that Richard Hanania’s great new book The Origins of Woke, released today, offers the most plausible and detailed historical explanation yet of the rise of woke. (
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    How to Write a Supernatural Tales
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    One reason among many. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Le Gouffre de Padirac (Padirac Cave) in Padirac, France
    Deep in the Occitanie region of France lies an incredible natural cavity with a depth of 103 meters, known as the Gouffre du Padirac (Padirac Cave). At the heart of this chasm flows an underground river of 55 kilometers. The first documented exploration of this cave was in 1889 by the French spelunker Edouard-Alfred Martel, the founder of modern speleology. This unique place is also associated with a legend about its formation. It is said that Satan himself dug the chasm to challenge Saint Peter, who, by jumping over it with his mount, saved the souls of the damned that Satan was supposed to take to hell. In 1907, a small dry stone wall was discovered, along with the remains of a hearth on the floor covered with ashes, charcoal, kitchen debris, and even weapons. Armand Viré, another sp…  ( 13 min )
    Grave of Governor DeWitt Clinton in Brooklyn, New York
    Best known as the "Father of the Erie Canal," DeWitt Clinton was a great man who has a great man's grave. That wasn't always the case—the grave that is; Clinton made the most of his well-established colonial family and education at leading 18th-century colleges. Clinton served in the New York State Assembly and Senate and as a result of a vacancy, was briefly a United States senator. He served 10 one-year terms as the appointed (as was the case then) mayor of New York City. While Clinton was mayor, he also held office as lieutenant governor and narrowly lost the race for president of the United States to James Madison. He served four nonconsecutive terms as governor and died in office in 1828, shortly before his 59th birthday.  In addition, Clinton was a director of the Bank for Saving…  ( 15 min )
    A Secretive Food Culture Enters the Spotlight
    THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. I knew I had made a mistake almost instantly. It was Christmas, and my mother and I were preparing jiu hoo char, a stir-fried dish of finely shredded jicama, cabbage, dried cuttlefish, and a host of other ingredients. Because everything must be uniformly diced into even-sized pieces, the preparation can take a few hours—which is why I impatiently asked, “Do we have to cut them this way?” Cue a stern glare and a cultural lesson. Jiu hoo char is a specialty of the Peranakans, a cultural group that stretches across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. While not Peranakan herself, my mother inherited her jiu hoo char recipe from my grandmother, who inherited it…  ( 23 min )
    Soutra Aisle in Fala, Scotland
    Soutra Aisle was a medieval hospital, a place of refuge for wayfarers and pilgrims, one that welcomed the needy or elderly as well as the sick and infirm. It also acted as a place of sanctuary for fugitives. It stands midway between Edinburgh and the rich Borders abbeys on the Via Regia or Royal Highway, the main Anglo-Scottish road for the medieval period. This spot was originally the place where five roads met, which ensured a regular flow of people in need. Soutra Aisle was first mentioned in 1164 after King Malcolm IV confirmed the foundation of the charter. The hospital was run by the Augustinian Order, funded by the income from the large hospital estate. Despite being located in a war zone up until 1320, Soutra Aisle continued to grow. It eventually covered an area of 700 square meters, and became one of the three most important hospitals in Scotland at the time. Soutra Aisle was of both national and international importance up until the 1460s, when it experienced a rapid decline. Soutra Aisle lost its lands, which caused an almost instant loss of funds that was devastating to the hospital. The estate was confiscated and handed to the Trinity College Hospital in Edinburgh because the Master of the Hospital, Stephen Fleming was accused of misconduct. It only survived because it became the burial vault of the Pringle family. This new purpose saved the church from the same fate as the rest of the site, which saw its stone carted away and repurposed in nearby building projects. Archaeological excavations have turned up rare seeds, sourced from all over the world, that were used for their medicinal properties, including opium poppies, cloves, and hemlock.  ( 14 min )
    Hulmes Ferry in Urmston, England
    In 1885, an act of Parliament made the Manchester Ship Canal possible. Within the act, there were around 300 pages of technical requirements included to satisfy landowners along the 36-mile route. One of those requirements was for a "ferry by night and by day whenever required" to be maintained by the canal's owners to replace Hulmes Bridge, a low-lying bridge that connected the villages of Flixton and Irlam. Originally serviced by rear-oared scull boats, the free Hulmes Ferry is still in operation today with the Peel Group now responsible for its maintenance. The boat is harbored on the Flixton side of the river, so those crossing from the Irlam side need to ring a bell to get the ferryman's attention. The crossing takes just under a minute to complete, with a limit of four passengers onboard. Similar rights of way across the canal can be found upriver, with the Thelwall Ferry providing a similar service for the small cost of 11p, and the Warburton Toll Bridge costing 12p to travel over. The original 1885 act didn't allow for inflation to be calculated into the ferry cost, hence some highly affordable ferries outside of Manchester.  ( 13 min )
    Holy Church of Saint Andrew in Athens, Greece
    Regoula Benizelos was born in Athens on November 21, 1522. The daughter of Byzantine aristocrats, Angelos Benizelos and Syrigi Palaiologina, she was born into wealth and luxury. In 1536, she was married against her will to a nobleman at the age of 14. After three years, her husband died in 1539. After his death, Regoula turned to prayer, charity work, and managed the family’s philanthropic efforts until her parents died in 1549. In 1550, Regoula became a nun, took the name “Philothei” and, in 1551, founded a nunnery in honor of St. Andrew the Apostle on the site of a ruined 1st-century Christian basilica. The nunnery was Π-shaped with a large domed katholikon (Greek Orthodox Church on site) supported by four columns in the center. Also built on the grounds were a chapel, hospital, host…  ( 15 min )
    The 2024 Wanderlist Awards
    Handpicked by our editors and trusted global network of travel experts, Atlas Obscura’s annual awards program recognizes THE unexpected, wonder-worthy places to visit in the new year. Join our inaugural launch through bespoke and turnkey partnership opportunities. TOURISM and TRAVEL PARTNERS Spotlight the very best of your destination through our signature curatorial lens. BRAND PARTNERS Reach and influence millions with prominent exposure and bespoke brand and product integration. Contact Us to Learn More  ( 12 min )
    Korea-Mexico Friendship Bell in Mexico City, Mexico
    The bell of King Seongdeok of Silla, also known as Emile Bell ("emile" meaning "mommy" in the Silla language) is one of South Korea's National Treasures (#29), so it makes sense that reproductions of this important object are often used by the country's government as gifts of goodwill. One of the best-known examples is found in Los Angeles, while Mexico City has a pair of its own. The first of these was gifted in 2010 and can be found in the Parque Bicentenario (Bicentennial Park), on the city's northwest. The other, donated two years later, is located more centrally, right in front of the well-known Mothers' Monument. Both are smaller than the original, although still impressive in their dimensions. Weighing nearly one ton, the bronze bells are four feet (1.4 meters) tall and with a diameter of 80 centimeters. Despite the two-year difference between their giftings, these two bells were given by the South Korean government in order to celebrate the centennial of the start of the Mexican Revolution, and the bicentennial of the start of the War of Independence, both commemorated in 2010. The 2012 date is also appropriate as it represented 50 years since diplomatic relations between South Korea and Mexico were established. Their respective plaques have text in both Spanish and Korean.  ( 14 min )
    Inishtrahull in County Donegal, Ireland
    Nothing washes ashore here but seaweed and bones. The island is Inishtrahull, or Inis Trá Tholl in Irish, which roughly translates as "island of the hollow beach," Ireland's most northerly island. Though uninhabited now, it once had a small resident community for many years. As rural a life you could live was the islanders who once called Inishtrahull home. A low plateau sits in the middle of the island, bookended by two rocky pinnacles. The southern of those high points is home to the Inishtrahull Lighthouse, first built in 1813. For a time, lighthouse keepers, fishermen, and their families made up a small community that mostly occupied the plateau in the central part of the island. At its peak in 1911, there were 80 residents living on the remote island. Over time, fishing by large trawlers depleted the stock in the waters around Inishtrahull. People started leaving the island, and the remaining residents evacuated in 1929. In the following decades, only a lighthouse keeper called the small island home. A new lighthouse was built in the 1950s, and when it was automated a few decades later the island was left without any residents at all. There are no trees or hedges. But its abundance of nature flowers and fauna make it the perfect location for seabirds, and the tidal sound makes it an attractive stopping point for grey seals. The island has been designated as an area of special conservation interest. Today, the center of the island is scattered with ruins of old stone cottages and the school masters house and school. There is also a small graveyard. And the shell of the old lighthouse 1812 watches over its sister lighthouse, which claims the title of Ireland's most northernmost lighthouse. For many emigrating from Ireland, it was the last bit of home they saw on their journey to the United States. “Inishtrahull lighthouse off the coast of Donegal was the last glimpse emigrants would have of Ireland," according to the account of one of those emigrants. "Everyone stayed on deck until it disappeared.”  ( 14 min )
    'La Via delle Pietre' in Albino, Italy
    "La Via delle Pietre" ("The Path of Stones") is located along a country road at the base of Monte Cereto, in the village of Albino. It is around 114 feet (35 meters) long and consists of more than 1,000 carved stones. This is the creation of a local artist named Remo Ponti, who can often be found on-site creating new artwork. Ponti was a metalworker by training and profession, but his true calling was art. In 2014, he decided to turn a rural stone wall into a work of art, and it took him six years to complete. The themes of these carved stones are as varied as they can be—animals, faces, everyday objects, geometric patterns, and abstract compositions. As Ponti unravels the symbolism behind each stone, it becomes clear that these stones are the repository of his life experience, emotions, and philosophy.  A wide face on a stone may represent the executioner who lost his job following the invention of the guillotine, but he rejoices at the occasional chance of wielding his axe again. On another stone is the wing of a butterfly, with a minuscule stylized human figure on the side, representing the artist facing the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and ultimately, the universe. Contemplating the variety of themes on the wall is as gratifying as learning about their hidden meaning. Ponti manufactured all the different chisels and hammers that he used to create his art.  ( 14 min )
    For Pop Duo Aly & AJ, Vintage Watches Tell Stories and Keep the Past Alive
    Secret Obsessions is Atlas Obscura’s column where we ask wondrous people to take us down a rabbit hole. This edition features chart-topping pop duo Aly & AJ—sisters Aly and AJ Michalka. AJ Michalka knew she had found something special on the antique site Foundwell. With a delicate interlinking strap and circular face, the 1959 Audemars Piguet (AP) Disco Volante was the perfect piece to commemorate a return to music. It was 2017, and she and her sister, Aly Michalka, after a 10-year hiatus, had just released their first EP as the pop duo AJ & Aly, fittingly named Ten Years. A watch seemed like just the thing. “The vintage AP was my first purchase,” says AJ, who has since amassed a unique and deeply personal watch collection. “It’s kind of a ridiculous analogy, but I feel like our musi…  ( 21 min )
    Deane Winthrop House in Winthrop, Massachusetts
    In the residential neighborhoods of Winthrop, Massachusetts, there are many homes and townhouses that line the streets close to the scenic shoreline. However, there is one home that seems to stick out considerably from the rest. Although it may appear out of place, this house has long been here before the others and has the distinction of being the oldest continuously occupied home in the United States. The house was owned by Deane Winthrop, the sixth son of John Winthrop who the town is named after. The house was originally built in 1637 by Captain William Pierce and acquired by Deane in 1647. It was remodeled and rebuilt several times with the current structure dating to around 1675 with an addition later added in 1696. Today, the home is owned by the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association and houses a wide array of historical artifacts such as a 1641 Bible written in classical Greek, dishes from China ordered in 1775, a Springfield musket made in 1823, and an assortment of furniture hundreds of years old. But it still serves as a private residence the same as it did almost 350 years ago from Puritans, Minuteman, and homeowners today. If you have an interest in early American history and would like to see the oldest still lived-in home in the country, the Deane Winthrop House is certainly worth a visit.  ( 13 min )
    Welcome to the Little Cuba of the Sahara Desert
    Out in a flat plain of reddish sand against a wide blue sky, a group of men set up a baseball field. The home base is made from a green plastic crate propped on a tire, and the players stand in an outfield, stark figures against an expansive horizon. Spanish phrases interlay the general chitchat in Arabic. The batter crouches, ready for the ball, as the pitcher pivots his leg to throw. His ball strikes the ground far ahead of the plate, and the batter stands straight as if to say, ‘Come on? Really?’ This game is just one of Cuba’s influences on a number of refugee camps at the border of Western Sahara in Africa, 4,580 miles from Havana in the Caribbean. These camps are home to the Sahrawi people, who have been waging a war for independence against Morocco since the 1970s and have long-fo…  ( 22 min )
    Benedict Arnold's Lake Champlain Gunboat Is the Last Shipwreck of Its Kind
    When the wooden gunboat Spitfire sailed into battle as part of a flotilla engaging British naval forces on Lake Champlain in 1776, she carried an unlikely crew: ragtag American soldiers with little naval experience, under the command of a swashbuckling patriot and hero, Brigadier General Benedict Arnold. Arnold, still years away from becoming the nation's most infamous traitor, sacrificed several vessels in what would be called the Battle of Valcour Island, after one of the islands dotting the narrow, deep lake that stretches from Québec south along the New York-Vermont border. The clash ended in defeat for Arnold, but bought valuable time for the Continental Army. The Spitfire was among the ships lost as Arnold and his men retreated—but it was not the end of the story for the gunboat. …  ( 23 min )
    Podcast: Getting Lost in Golden Gate Park
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, hear what happens when producer Amanda McGowan finds herself lost in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for a sport you may have never heard of—orienteering, which forces participants to navigate checkpoints with old-fashioned maps and compasses. If you think you might want to try orienteering, find a local group here. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 13 min )
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    11 Chicken Sandwich Recipes That’ll Have You Rethinking Your Burger Order
    Whether the star of the show is extra-crispy fried chicken, creamy spiced chicken salad, juicy grilled chicken thighs, or moist smoky barbecue pulled chicken, these chicken sandwich recipes masterfully play with a host of flavors and textures—and give burgers a run for their money.  ( 14 min )
    Aack! Ouch! Burn! A Bread Sling Is an Easier Way to Load Loaves
    Bread slings make it easier to load and remove bread from a Dutch oven—without burning your knuckles.  ( 18 min )
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    Meet the 2023-24 Accenture Fellows
    The MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology announces the 2023-24 graduate fellows.  ( 9 min )
    Four Lincoln Laboratory technologies win five 2023 R&D 100 awards
    Inventions in medical imaging, aircrew scheduling, data security, and quantum networking are named among the year’s most innovative new products.  ( 11 min )
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    Book Review: The Alexander Romance
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    Possible New Human Species Found through 300,000-Year-Old Jawbone Fossil
    A jawbone from eastern China that displays both modern and archaic features could represent a new branch of the human family tree
    Behind the Scenes of Scientific American's Redesign
    Today we introduce to the world Scientific American’s redesign, which we hope will nod to our rich history while also look forward to the everchanging landscape of publishing
    How to Address 'Medical Gaslighting'
    When doctors tell a patient “It’s all in your head,” that’s medical gaslighting. Here’s how to address an issue that disproportionately impacts the health of women, LGBTQ individuals and the elderly
    Pink Diamonds Erupted to Earth's Surface after Early Supercontinent's Breakup
    Western Australia’s Argyle Mine is famous for its rare pink diamonds, and scientists now think they know how these formed: a tectonic collision followed by the breakup of a supercontinent
    How Climate Change Made Libya's Flooding Even More Devastating
    Climate change, civil war and international sanctions all contributed to the devastation caused by some of Libya’s worst flooding ever, researchers say
    The Father of Environmental Justice Reflects on the Movement He Started
    Four decades into his activism, Robert Bullard looks back on his legacy and the work ahead.
    Introducing Scientific American's Redesign, Newsletter and Podcasts
    Geoengineering is happening, AI wants to talk with animals, and why we aren’t going to live in space
    Why We'll Never Live in Space
    Medical, financial and ethical hurdles stand in the way of the dream to settle in space
    How Warren Buffett Rigged a Dice Game with Bill Gates
    Weird math can explain why Warren Buffett had the advantage in a dice game against Bill Gates
    UFO Research Is Only Harmed by Antigovernment Rhetoric
    Conspiracy theories and, relatedly, antigovernment sentiment could prove toxic to any factual and scientific discussion of unidentified anomalous phenomena
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    BCA submits investigation of fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II to prosecutors
    Plus: Target to hire 100,000 seasonal workers; hockey legend Harry Boucha dead at 72; the woes at Canterbury Park; and more
    Stop Renting Your Energy: Own It with Solar
    Solar is the home improvement project that pays for itself Nobody gets excited when it comes time to pay the monthly bills, and as we enter into the colder months, […]
    ‘We Are The Procession’: an interview with ADT choreographer and artistic director Ananya Chatterjea
    'This is the most hyperlocal work I've done in a way, because it is directly inspired by the uprising, the creation of the George Floyd Memorial and the garden, and the way in which it is held with love and care.'
    What to expect in Minnesota if the federal government shuts down in October: furloughed workers, no passports
    In budget negotiations, the most conservative members of the Republican-controlled U.S. House are making demands that the Democratically-controlled U.S. Senate and White House are certain to reject.
    Minnesota tribe sets enforceable rules to safeguard wild rice and water supply
    Ineffective voluntary pollution prevention practices are set aside for mandatory regulation.
    Post-2040 Plan court ruling, a Hobson’s environmental choice for cities: sprawl vs. densification
    Somewhere along the line the city of Minneapolis and reformers neglected to think about the environmental impact of densification.
    St. Louis Park superintendent resigns amid sexual harassment investigation
    Plus: Charges dismissed against Line 3 oil pipeline protestors; why flights are so expensive at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport; Minnesota drafts former Gopher in inaugural PWHL draft; and more.
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    What Explains Educational Polarization Among White Voters?
    Over the past 40 years of American politics, college-educated white voters have defected from the Republican Party, while the white working class has become a reliable source of Republican support. I study the issue basis of this realignment. To do so, I generate over-time estimates of public opinion on four broad issue domains from 1984 […] The post What Explains Educational Polarization Among White Voters? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Some Toronto Guy. Anything thats not STEM can be ... by Restless carrot In reply to gVOR08. Not much. Heroin was flogged as a ... by Sure In reply to Better Questions. Two factors: (1) Economic ... by RafaelR In reply to Mike in Va. Sorry that was your experience. Mine ... by Pillow Lasers In reply to Ricardo. >the Iraq War, which was favored even by ... by Bill Plus 10 more... Related Stories Zero-Sum Thinking and the Roots of U.S. Political Divides Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent! Populism fact of the day  ( 7 min )
    Tuesday assorted links
    1. Can a turbo 3.5 GPT model play chess at around 1800?  And here it beats Stockfish 4 (not the strongest Stockfish, to be clear).  Not a perfect game, but a) it won, and b) every move it made was legal and coherent.  In other words, this version of GPT is teaching itself chess.  And […] The post Tuesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments TC- as black, do you play c5 and what variation? by Antony T. In reply to Bob from Ohio. Ok… It's kind of hard to ... by Original Anon In reply to RobP. The challenge would be the lack of ... by Brett #1 This is confused. We have not invented any new kind of ... by James In reply to sxb. The Transformer is recursive. For all ... by YY Plus 10 more...  ( 7 min )
    What government shutdown?
    BREAKING: Kalshi markets now project a 60% chance of a government shutdown by Oct 2nd The market was at 47% just yesterday pic.twitter.com/xvwL1Q38WQ — Kalshi (@Kalshi) September 18, 2023 The post What government shutdown? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Anti-Gnostic. It's what you should be doing ... by Definition of Work In reply to Lord Action. Agreed. You'd also need a strong, ... by clear-eyed, blue collar guy In reply to Johnny Utah. “Work.” by Anti-Gnostic In reply to joan. When we need more money we just print it. A ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to Bob. We have shutdown risk because of the donor ... by Chuck Kotlarz Plus 10 more... Related Stories Who in America has mental health problems? Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent! IFOs  ( 6 min )
    Zero-Sum Thinking and the Roots of U.S. Political Divides
    We investigate the origins and implications of zero-sum thinking – the belief that gains for one individual or group tend to come at the cost of others. Using a new survey of a representative sample of 20,400 US residents, we measure zero-sum thinking, political preferences, policy views, and a rich array of ancestral information spanning […] The post Zero-Sum Thinking and the Roots of U.S. Political Divides appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Steve Sailer. “To take a real world example, ... by AC In reply to Some Toronto Guy. Tell me you skimmed to a ... by Big Chungus In reply to Hazel Meade. Yet even hunter-gatherers engaged in ... by JonFraz In reply to blue jay. The authors conclude that immigrants ... by Kate Wise In reply to Dino the Isaurian. Right. One person transferring ... by Hazel Meade Plus 10 more... Related Stories What Explains Educational Polarization Among White Voters? Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent! Populism fact of the day  ( 7 min )
    How AI will change student evaluation
    That is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column, here is one excerpt: The main point is that grades will come to mean something different. Traditionally, at least in theory, grades have been a measure of how well a student understands the material. If they got an A in US history, presumably they could identify […] The post How AI will change student evaluation appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Mikeja. I’ll restate TC’s key sentence, ... by SH, Jr. Straussian reading: this is already true with Google. Seems ... by Greg S In the end, a test is useful if it measures what is important. ... by Worley In reply to steve. Seems like someone should be working on ... by Mikeja Dear Mr. Cowen, There is a very direct solution that I, a ... by Anthony Cohen Plus 10 more... Related Stories My Conversation with the excellent Jerusalem Demsas Who Runs the AEA? New Emergent Ventures Vertical Supports Talent Identification Projects  ( 7 min )
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    Faster Options Are More Fun
    Also FTX vs. Bankman & Fried, UBS wants more AT1s and a good art prank.  ( 2 min )
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    regressions for point clouds
    I spent my research time today writing in a document that proposes (and demonstrates) some methods for performing machine-learning-style regressions, but where the input objects (features) are variable-size point clouds. Contributions also from Villar (JHU) and Gebhard (MPI-IS). I spent way too long working out the terminology and notation, and I am still wrong.  ( 14 min )
    Quantum miscellany
    Tomorrow at 1:30pm US Central time, I’ll be doing an online Q&A with about quantum computing (probably there will also be questions about AI safety). It’s open to all. Hope to see some of you there!Collective[i] Forecast Toby Cubitt of University College London is visiting UT Austin. We’ve been discussing the question: can you produce a witness state using a closed timelike curve? Since QMA⊆PSPACE, and since Fortnow, Watrous, and I closed timelike curves (or anyway, Deutsch’s model of them) let you solve PSPACE problems, clearly a closed timelike curve lets you solve QMA problems, but that’s different from producing the actual witness state as the fixed-point of a polynomial-time superoperator. Toby has a , which has as a corollary that you can produce the ground state of a local…  ( 10 min )
    Beyond the Book (and What the Greeks Knew About the Earth)
    Since the upcoming book is basically done, it’s time for me to launch the next phase of the project — the supplementary material, which will be placed here, on this website. Any science book has to leave out many details of the subjects it covers, and omit many important topics. While my book has endnotes ... Read more  ( 18 min )
    Undecidability of translational monotilings
    Rachel Greenfeld and I have just uploaded to the arXiv our paper “Undecidability of translational monotilings“. This is a sequel to our previous paper in which we constructed a translational monotiling of a high-dimensional lattice (thus the monotile is a finite set and the translates , of partition ) which was aperiodic (there is no […]  ( 17 min )
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    A Continental Movement: LatinR Event is Face-to-Face in Montevideo, Uruguay This Year
    LatinR 2023 is being held October 18-23, 2023, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Presentations are held in Spanish, Portuguese, or English. Register now!  LatinR was founded in 2017, Natalia da Silva, Riva... Continue reading: A Continental Movement: LatinR Event is Face-to-Face in Montevideo, Uruguay This Year
    Season 10 is now included in {alone} v0.3
    Another great season of Alone has finished. I’ve now included all data in the {alone} R package. Version 0.3 is […] Continue reading: Season 10 is now included in {alone} v0.3
    smooth & greybox under LGPLv2.1
    Good news, everyone! I’ve recently released major versions of my packages smooth and greybox, v4.0.0 and v2.0.0 respectively, on CRAN. Has something big happened? Yes and no. Let me explain. Starting from these versions, the packages will be licensed under LGPLv2.1 instead of the very restrictive GPLv2. This does ... Continue reading: smooth & greybox under LGPLv2.1
    Exploring Data with Scatter Plots by Group in R
    Introduction Continue reading: Exploring Data with Scatter Plots by Group in R
    An Educational Stroll With Stan – Part 1
    There is a lot to learn about Bayesian statistics, but it’s fun, exciting, and flexible! I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning of this journey. There will be learning curves, but there are so many great people and resources out there to help us get closer to understanding the Bayesian way. ... Continue reading: An Educational Stroll With Stan – Part 1
    Algorithmic Fairness
    Algorithmic Fairness 2nd joint webinar of the IMS New Researchers Group, Young Data Science Researcher Seminar Zürich and the YoungStatS Project. Tuesday, October 3rd, 20... Continue reading: Algorithmic Fairness
    Attract Contributors with ‘help wanted’ Issues
    Maintaining a package can be a lonesome activity, which sometimes poses a problem if you prefer team work or if you encounter a very thorny-for-you problem. Continue reading: Attract Contributors with ‘help wanted’ Issues  ( 12 min )
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    Quantum miscellany
    Tomorrow at 1:30pm US Central time, I’ll be doing an online Q&A with Collective[i] Forecast about quantum computing (probably there will also be questions about AI safety). It’s ope…  ( 5 min )
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    10 Reasons Why “Barbie” Is The Movie of The Year
    It’s Barbie’s world, we’re just living in it. After an ingenious marketing campaign that turned it into an instantly meme-able cultural sensation that inspired parties, special events and fashion trends, the Greta Gerwig-directed comedy-drama starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling finally hit cinemas on July 21. Millions around the globe are trekking to theaters with […]  ( 9 min )
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    Nature pulls study that found climate fears were overblown
    It was that rarest of things: a sliver of good news about climate change. According to calculations published last year in Nature, our planet was keeping pace, and then some, with rising emissions from tropical forest clearance by gobbling up more and more atmospheric carbon.  “What we can mainly prove is that the worst nightmare … Continue reading Nature pulls study that found climate fears were overblown  ( 7 min )
    Exclusive: Probe suggests new retraction awaiting embattled Korean heart doctor
    A prominent physician-scientist in South Korea may soon be facing his fourth retraction. Last month, Hui-Nam Pak of Yonsei University was found guilty of duplicate publication, a form of academic misconduct, according to a report from the school’s committee on research integrity Retraction Watch has obtained. Pak, a cardiologist, has had dozens of papers flagged … Continue reading Exclusive: Probe suggests new retraction awaiting embattled Korean heart doctor  ( 9 min )
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    How to quit smoking, and a challenge to currently-standard individualistic theories in social science
    Paul Campos writes: Probably the biggest public health success in America over the past half century has been the remarkably effective long-term campaign to reduce cigarette smoking. The percentage of adults who smoke tobacco has declined from 42% in 1965 … Continue reading →  ( 18 min )
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    How to Vaccinate Raccoons for Rabies? From the Sky.
    In a massive effort to stamp out rabies, every year the U.S. Department of Agriculture blankets the Eastern Seaboard with more than 9 million vaccine-laden baits. The program is effective for racoons and other terrestrial mammals, but bats, an up-and-coming carrier, are harder to vaccinate.  ( 14 min )
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    Parts
    The better draughtsman has more ‘on his mind’ concerning his subject; and by embodying his knowledge and understanding in each purposeful line or passage of his drawing, achieves with apparent — even with real — ease an expression of form, character, action — whatever may be his immediate object — that the novice, lacking such … Continue reading Parts →  ( 5 min )
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    Undecidability of translational monotilings
    Rachel Greenfeld and I have just uploaded to the arXiv our paper “Undecidability of translational monotilings“. This is a sequel to our previous paper in which we constructed a translational monotiling of a high-dimensional lattice (thus the monotile is a finite set and the translates , of partition ) which was aperiodic (there is no […]  ( 17 min )

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    postdocs sought for NEMESIS
    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    postdocs sought for NEMESIS
    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    Proposed Closure of the Dianoia Institute at Australian Catholic University
    Just a few years ago, Australian Catholic University (ACU) established a new Dianoia Institute of Philosophy. They recruited a number of researchers and made something of a splash, leading to a noticeable leap in ACU’s rankings in philosophy — all the way to second among Catholic universities in the English-speaking world, behind only Notre Dame. … Read More »Proposed Closure of the Dianoia Institute at Australian Catholic University Related Posts: Full disclosure Summer Institute in Philosophy of Cosmology, Santa Cruz The Cosmologist vs. The Cardinal  ( 15 min )
    Life’s Struggle to Survive
    I’m giving a public talk, the second of my Leverhulme Lectures at the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences: • Life’s struggle to survive. Tuesday September 26, 6 pm UK time. Room G.03 on the ground floor of the Bayes Centre, 47 Potterrow, Edinburgh. Abstract. When pondering our future amid global warming, it is worth remembering […]  ( 7 min )
    Meetings this week
    This week is the 2023 DOE experimental condensed matter physics PI meeting - in the past I’ve written up highlights of these here (), here (), here (), here (), and here ().  This year, I am going to have to present remotely, however, because I am giving a talk at at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics.  I will try to give some takeaways of the KITP meeting, and if any of the ECMP attendees want to give their perspective on news from the DOE meeting, I’d be grateful for updates in the comments.20212019201720152013this interesting conference  ( 9 min )
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    Why English Has Different Words for Animals and Their Meat
    How is William the Conqueror also behind this eccentricity in the English language? Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Don’t Always Write Long
    Unlimited space for the writer is not always a benefit for the reader Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    First Impressions Matter
    The art of crafting an opening line that kills (in a good way) Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Writers Must Learn the Difference Between Objectives and Dreams
    The key to progress lies in tethering yourself to reality Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Heartbreak House, by George Bernard Shaw
    Men and women of the English leisured classes gather at a country house on the eve of war to discuss love, life, and the future.  ( 2 min )
    Pragmatism, by William James
    James introduces the philosophy of pragmatism and applies it to some metaphysical problems.  ( 2 min )
    Modeste Mignon, by Honoré de Balzac
    A young daughter seeks independence on her own terms.  ( 2 min )
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    Artificial Womb Trials in Humans Could Start Soon
    U.S. regulators will consider clinical trials of a system that mimics the womb, which could reduce deaths and disability for babies born extremely preterm
    Massive Sun Outburst Smacks NASA Spacecraft
    If it had hit Earth, this coronal mass ejection could have caused continent-scale blackouts, scientists say
    Working Remotely Can More Than Halve an Office Employee's Carbon Footprint
    By not going into the office, an at-home worker can cut greenhouse emissions in excess of 50 percent if they take energy-conservation steps
    Satellite Internet Companies Could Help Break Authoritarianism
    In Iran and elsewhere, governments restrict Internet access to restrict freedoms. Companies that launch communications satellites can ensure a free and open Internet for all
    This Insect-Sized Robot Can Carry 22 Times Its Own Weight
    The four-legged miniature machine is powered by tiny explosions
    Why There's a Serious Cancer Drug Shortage, and How to Fix It
    The recent national shortage in chemotherapy drugs points to a need to overhaul the generics market
    Ada Limón's Poem for Europa, Jupiter's Smallest Galilean Moon
    U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón discusses her involvement in NASA’s Europa Clipper mission and the inspiration behind her poem, which will travel onboard the spacecraft.
    Florida's Attacks on Education Threaten Science
    Laws that gut science classes of social context and inclusive design jeopardize progress towards equitable science
    Here's How to Actually Keep Kids and Teens Safe Online
    Controversial policy proposals such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) are making headway across the country, but there are other ways to help protect young people in the digital world
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    Monday AI assorted links
    1. Irish grading is changing in response to AI. 2. Economists write on using AI to boost scientific progress. 3. Elad Gil on AI regulation. The post Monday AI assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments So AI is it eats the collective knowledge then barfs it back ... by AI novus ordo seclorum What would happen if you took ChatGPT and whatever the other ... by OutHere In reply to I also don't get it. 10 years ago, when I was in ... by Anonymous #2 – Have any economists been using AI to improve their ... by Kaleberg #1 – (a) Schools have been using online testing to save money ... by Kaleberg Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Is this about the poll or about the people? (model this)
    The sexual orientation of 18-25 yr old college students from @TheFIREorg. 85% of Muslims ID as straight. 84% of Protestants. 83% of Catholics. The biggest shock to me? Latter-day Saints. Only 78% say they are straight! It's 55% of atheists. 53% of agnostics. pic.twitter.com/o7DddewhT6 — Ryan Burge 📊 (@ryanburge) September 18, 2023 The post Is this about the poll or about the people? (model this) appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to peri. Would “preference” not be a better way ... by Clarification In reply to anonprof. The notion that sex is only licit when ... by JonFraz In reply to Dude. Why “clearly”? Seems to me it can be ... by JonFraz In reply to TMC. “similarity of male and female bodies” ... by kipp In reply to Hazel Meade. Most Jews are basically secular, as ... by Mark Z Plus 10 more... Related Stories Who in America has mental health problems? Where do you live and why? What should I ask Maasaki Suzuki?  ( 6 min )
    EU May Ban Payments for Milk, Sperm and Blood
    BrusselsSignal: The European Parliament has approved a draft regulation banning payments for breast milk, sperm, blood and other “substances of human origin” (SoHO). Billed as an attempt to increase safety across the bloc, the ban allegedly aims to ensure that those who are financially disadvantaged within the bloc are not subject to undue pressure to […] The post EU May Ban Payments for Milk, Sperm and Blood appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments “Let them scrub toilets.” -Marie Antionette (probably) by Bob Lawson Hmm. Selling human breastmilk is thousands of years old. ... by tedm In reply to Eugenics Backdoor. Well, most clinics would ... by M In reply to TB. What if: is this a backdoor eugenics program ... by Eugenics Backdoor In reply to Larcenous. Mayor Quimby: “Thank you, Blood and ... by Tom T. Plus 10 more... Related Stories Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent! Does an AI Pause make sense? Claims about food allergies  ( 8 min )
    Does an AI Pause make sense?
    Should we lobby governments to impose a moratorium on AI research? Since we don’t enforce pauses on most new technologies, I hope the reader will grant that the burden of proof is on those who advocate for such a moratorium. We should only advocate for such heavy-handed government action if it’s clear that the benefits of […] The post Does an AI Pause make sense? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Prester John. “If Joe took billions of dollars ... by Dzoldzaya In reply to Aaronn. Certainly LLMs are only a subset of AI, ... by aaron In reply to Arthur. For the generative models people are ... by aaron In reply to PHinton. > This is not simple word prediction. ... by Zoroto In reply to Dan Hanson. Not to disagree with the general ... by James Plus 10 more... Related Stories Should child influencers have stronger rights to the income they generate? Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent! IFOs  ( 7 min )
    Who in America has mental health problems?
    There is a new EJPH paper on these questions by Junxiu Liu, et.al.  Let’s start with some geography: The prevalence of symptoms varied significantly across states, ranging from 27.9% (95% CI = 23.8%, 32.0%) in Florida to 46.4% (95% CI = 41.9%, 50.9%) in New Hampshire… How much of that is a sunshine effect?  The full ranking of states supposedly […] The post Who in America has mental health problems? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Jean Passepartout. Education and navel-gazing ... by Jean Passepartout In reply to Worley. Drinking is the thing with feathers. by Jean Passepartout In reply to Worley. These accommodations follow them to ... by skyzyks In reply to Marie. They're different groups of people. Highly ... by Larry Siegel In reply to Jonfraz. Also, many of those childhood diseases ... by Colin C Plus 10 more... Related Stories U.S.A. fact of the day What government shutdown? Is this about the poll or about the people? (model this)  ( 7 min )
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    Kinbane Castle in Ballintoy, Northern Ireland
    Down over 140 steep, twisting, stone stairs lie the ruins of Kinbane Castle. The name comes from the Irish "An Cionn Ban" meaning "white head," a reference to the craggy limestone rocks the castle sits atop.  Brave visitors who descend the cliff path can view spectacular cliffs, explore the ruins, and view Rathlin Island across the water. Kinbane Castle was built in 1547 by Colla MacDonnell, of the Scottish clan of MacDonnell, lords of the Western Isles of Scotland. The only access point was by climbing down the basalt cliff face, as the castle was nearly impossible to access via the sea. Little written documentation remains to detail the history of the castle, though an information panel near the ruins gives visitors a tour of the remaining elements and sheds light on how the castle may have looked. The castle changed hands over the centuries with local tradition suggesting it may have been inhabited until the 18th century. According to one of the NIEA plaques, test excavations at the site in 2011 did not find anything dating later than the 16th century.  ( 13 min )
    Parvati Hill Chapha Tree in Pune, India
    Parvati Hill has historically been an essential part of Pune’s culture and heritage. The hill is known for its iconic temple complex, museum, memorial, and cave. On the top of the hill, between the Devdeveshwar Temple and the Peshwa Museum, in a beautiful garden stands a more-than-300-year-old living witness of history. It's a huge White Frangipani tree (Plumeria rubra). The tree is also known as Temple Tree, Dev Chaph, or Pandhra (White) Chapha. The frangipani tree is not native to India and is found in Mexico and Central America. According to historians, the Portuguese brought the tree along with them and first planted these trees in Goa, followed by the Konkan region, and later, Pune. Across India, these trees can be commonly seen planted next to temples. Nanasaheb Peshwa built this temple complex in 1749. Historians believe that the Chapha tree has existed on this hill since before the temple was constructed and may be the oldest tree in the city. The tree is a beautiful sight to behold. It stands tall in a tranquil courtyard surrounded by the peace of the temple. It has witnessed centuries of the city’s history and is now under the care of the temple trust and authorities.  ( 13 min )
    The Trail of Governors in Pierre, South Dakota
    Generally thought to be inspired by Rapid City's tribute to the presidents, South Dakota's capital, Pierre (pronounced like "pier"), boasts the Trail of Governors. Some of the same artists worked on both projects, including sculptor John Lopez of the Kokomo Gallery in Lemmon. The trail itself runs on a generally northeast-to-southwesterly trajectory, beginning just across the street from the governor's mansion, and continuing alongside the state capitol building, through downtown Pierre, and to the banks of the Missouri River.   Spaced along the trail are the realistic-looking statues of the governors themselves. Every single one of South Dakota's 32 ex-governors can be found alongside the trail.  ( 14 min )
    The Extremely Enchanting, Totally Perplexing, Possibly Never-Ending Quest for the Golden Owl
    This story was originally published on Narratively. Subscribe to their newsletter here. Months after he buried it in darkness, Régis Hauser still dreamt of “the beast.” Of the hole he dug at 3:30 a.m. on April 24, 1993, three feet deep somewhere in France. How he lugged the hunk of metal from his car trunk and placed it in the dirt. When he told his tale to the French newspaper Libération, he made the entombment sound faintly gothic: “I hadn’t even finished, and my hands were bloody. When it was done, I went far away, to get breakfast. I looked at myself in the mirror at the cafe. I was barely recognizable, disheveled, covered in earth.” No one had seen him in the act, or so Hauser hoped. Years later, he recounted seeing just one person during his whole expedition: a dog walker looking…  ( 77 min )
    Podcast: Italy’s Bomb Squad
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we chat with writer Alessio Perrone about what he learned from the people who hunt for Italy’s unexploded bombs, leftover from times of war. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 13 min )
    The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Get So Emotional
    This themed crossword comes from Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikel, who grew up in Xi’an, China, before moving to the United States in 2001. She's the author of Sip & Solve Easy Mini Crosswords. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that may contain the answer. Happy solving!  ( 12 min )
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    MIT scholars awarded seed grants to probe the social implications of generative AI
    The 27 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore the technology’s impact on democracy, education, sustainability, communications, and much more.  ( 10 min )
    Multi-AI collaboration helps reasoning and factual accuracy in large language models
    Researchers use multiple AI models to collaborate, debate, and improve their reasoning abilities to advance the performance of LLMs while increasing accountability and factual accuracy.  ( 9 min )
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    Sculptor Sticks With the Deal It Knows
    Also an Elon Musk put, search funds, NAV loans and college admissions consulting.  ( 2 min )
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    After 30 years, Tom Lyden will leave Fox9
    Plus: One hospitalized in Isanti County house explosion; TJ Maxx to close St. Paul Midway location; UnitedHealth Group to move from Minnetonka headquarters; and more.
    After school shooting, former Greater Minnesota principal creates HuddLUp to help emotionally isolated kids
    Jerry Sparby was principal of Cold Spring Elementary in 2003, when a student at nearby ROCORI High School shot and killed two classmates.
    First grantee of St. Paul’s Inheritance Fund gets down payment, and a small measure of justice
    The program mitigates one of the city’s most notorious decisions: the routing of the central I-94 freeway through the then-thriving Rondo neighborhood, home to the vast majority of St. Paul’s African Americans.
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    Grab / Mixed bag of crimes that "hurt the feelings of the Chinese people", part 2
    In recent weeks, the odd expression "kǒudài zuì 口袋罪" (lit., "pocket / bag crime"} has become a hot topic).  It's a vague, catch-all term without any juridical / official standing, yet it has left many people troubled over its implications.  To understand why people are unsettled over such a seemingly zany, innocuous term, we will […]  ( 19 min )
    A new draft…
    This is not at all the experience that I've had with multiple-authored papers — but it's funny: “Thanks everyone for comments on the draft, here it is revised with all your edits.” pic.twitter.com/pSV16wQqca — Ben Phillips (@benphillips76) September 17, 2023 And I've sometimes had analogous issues with "copy editing" — see e.g. "Spectrums", 5/24/2022…  ( 8 min )
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    Our Favorite Steak Knives Cut Through Meat Like Butter—and They're 28% Off
    These steak knives aced all of our slicing tests, and their attractive handles are comfortable to hold.  ( 11 min )
    10 Popcorn Recipes to Have for a Snack—Or Even for Dinner
    From miso soup and "chicken dinner" to crispy chocolate and maple pecan, we've rounded up 10 of our favorite ways to dress up popped corn.  ( 13 min )
    A Chamber Vacuum Sealer Quickly Infuses Spirits, Opening Up a World of Cocktail Opportunities
    The Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer lets you add fun flavors to your base spirit—fast.  ( 15 min )
    Amazon Just Announced Its Prime Big Deal Days Dates—and They’re Coming up Fast
    Amazon just announced the dates for their Prime Big Deal Days sale—and they’re coming up in October.  ( 16 min )
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    Peers
    Academic writers should write for intellectual equals, i.e., people they respect. You can look them in the eye and tell them what you think. You also want to know what they think on the subject you’re writing about. Probably the most important thing is that you enjoy their company while you’re writing. It makes the … Continue reading Peers →  ( 5 min )
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    The Freaky Friday that never happened
    Speaking of teaching . . . I wanted to share this story of something that happened today. I was all fired up with energy, having just taught my Communicating Data and Statistics class, taking notes off the blackboard to remember … Continue reading →  ( 22 min )
    “Creating Community in a Data Science Classroom”
    David Kane sends along this article he just wrote with the above title and the following abstract: A community is a collection of people who know and care about each other. The vast majority of college courses are not communities. … Continue reading →  ( 9 min )
    “Are there clear examples of the opposite idea, where four visually similar visualizations can have vastly different numerical stats?”
    Geoffrey Yip writes: You’ve written before on how numerical stats can mislead people. There are great visuals for this idea through Causal Quartets or Ascombe’s Quartets. Are there clear examples of the opposite idea, where four visually similar visualizations can … Continue reading →  ( 10 min )
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    linkylove 09-18-23
    kirsten@earth ~ Fencraft Screaming Egg! platinumtulip Hacker News Blogroll 📌  ( 1 min )
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    Life’s Struggle to Survive
    I’m giving a public talk, the second of my Leverhulme Lectures at the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences: • Life’s struggle to survive. Tuesday September 26, 6 pm UK time. Room G.03 on the ground floor of the Bayes Centre, 47 Potterrow, Edinburgh. Abstract. When pondering our future amid global warming, it is worth remembering […]  ( 7 min )
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    What Is a Woman?
    Nathaniel Goldberg’s and my next book, Revising Reality, takes the concepts of sequels, retcons, and remakes from fictional narratives and applies them to the real world. One subsection looks at gender identity as raised by J. K. Rowling. Since a visitor to our college campus this week raises a similar question, I’m sharing an excerpt: […]  ( 12 min )
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    Swedish beauty study that sparked ‘storm of criticism’ is cleared
    The economist behind a controversial study showing attractive female students got lower grades after classes moved online during the pandemic has been acquitted of research misconduct, according to a report from his former institution. But the researcher, Adrian Mehic, did not get off without reproof: Even if the work kept to the letter of the … Continue reading Swedish beauty study that sparked ‘storm of criticism’ is cleared  ( 10 min )
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    Did College Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates Go Too Far?
    Few institutions in American society embraced vaccine mandates as enthusiastically as universities. But as the pandemic wore on and the efficacy of the initial course of vaccines in curbing transmission waned, some critics say subsequent booster requirements for college students were unjustified.  ( 21 min )
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    NRL Predictions for the Preliminary Finals
    Team Ratings for the Preliminary Finals The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference Panthers 13.87 12.99 0.90 Storm 7.58 11.21 -3.60 Broncos 7.40 -5.92 13.30 […] NRL Predictions for the Preliminary Finals first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
    RWC 2023 Predictions for Week 3
    Team Ratings for Week 3 The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference South Africa 18.34 16.35 2.00 Ireland 17.72 15.46 2.30 New Zealand […] RWC 2023 Predictions for Week 3 first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
    Bunnings NPC Predictions for Week 8
    Team Ratings for Week 8 The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.   Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference Wellington 12.40 8.72 3.70 Canterbury 7.58 9.44 -1.90 North Harbour 6.09 7.75 […] Bunnings NPC Predictions for Week 8 first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
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    Mastering Histogram Breaks in R: Unveiling the Power of Data Visualization
    Introduction Continue reading: Mastering Histogram Breaks in R: Unveiling the Power of Data Visualization
    Analyzing every minutes of my spare time in R: 6 months of time tracking insights
    I’ve always believed that how I spend my spare time will have an impact on my future. Based on this philosophy, I started tracking my spare time, which includes any time outside of sleep hours and my 9-5 work schedule. I now have over 6 months’ wo... Continue reading: Analyzing every minutes of my spare time in R: 6 months of time tracking insights
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    Haunted House
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    volcanoes of Martinique now UNESCO World heritage
    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    Include This One Simple Word to Make Your Writing More Impactful
    The psychology behind the word “you” and how one small word can impact your writing so greatly. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    How Much Are Writing Coach Rates — and Should You Invest?
    Breaking down typical writing coach rates, what you get for that, and whether it’s a good financial choice. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 9 min )
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    Claims about food allergies
    I find it is very difficult to trust written material on this topic, nonetheless here is a hypothesis I had not heard before: So why have our immune systems suddenly gone haywire? One theory notes that we (mostly) eradicated hookworms by the 1980s in the United States. And roundworms. And tapeworms. All the classic parasites […] The post Claims about food allergies appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to blue jay. I've often wondered the same. Here are ... by El Conquistador In reply to Steve Sailer. Yes. Before everyone goes out and ... by Kieran In reply to Ryan Baker. From what I've heard about this ... by Nik In reply to Newt Echer. No, they don't: antibiotic products ... by blue jay In reply to Peter Watt. I don't suppose you have a smidgen of ... by aaron Plus 10 more... Related Stories They Got the Lead Out of Turmeric! The impacts of Covid-19 absences on workers  ( 7 min )
    Sunday assorted links
    1. “Mobility indicators measuring voluntary decisions to socially distance, comprising measures of visitors/visits to recreational locations, and mobility proxy measuring duration of hours away from home show that a lower prevalence of long-term orientation traits explains persistent resistance to social distancing.”  Link here, speculative. 2. Neanderthal genes and Covid risk? (WSJ) 3. “Masked ‘Boot Girls’ […] The post Sunday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to peri. I never buy all-in-one medications like ... by TomWinTejas In reply to Further or Alternatively. Thanks; to be honest a ... by M In reply to asdf. NYC I'm not so sure. Singaporeans would ... by M In reply to Hazel Meade. That’s nice and all, but they ... by lol In reply to asdf. There's an urban-rural divide, right there. ... by mkt42 Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent!
    A fantastic talk from VC Bill Gurley. A great primer on public choice and regulation. The post Regulation is the Friend of the Incumbent! appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Best of All-In Summit 2023 by zztop In reply to Ex-Epic. non-profit regulation is another form of ... by Rocketman In reply to Dylan. “not counting dividends” by Rocketman In reply to Ex-Epic. I've never heard anyone have such a ... by Kevin In reply to Henry. Blame Bill Gurley for the example then. He ... by Dylan Plus 10 more... Related Stories IFOs Populism fact of the day EU May Ban Payments for Milk, Sperm and Blood  ( 6 min )
    Rome markets in everything
    Just down the Via di Ripetta, in the heart of Rome, the freshly unveiled Bulgari Hotel Roma, with hallways showcasing jewels, has a premier one-bedroom suite overlooking the Mausoleum of Augustus. It costs 38,000 euros, or about $41,000, a night. At least at the upper end, is Rome making a comeback?: Rome’s mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, says […] The post Rome markets in everything appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to mkt42. And where did your Moldovan friend stand ... by Horhe In reply to mkt42. Aside from the Roman Empire stuff, the ... by mkt42 In reply to Horhe. Fascinating, thanks! Last year at a ... by mkt42 In reply to Cecil Rothestam-Bourke. That is true. We have a ... by Horhe In reply to mkt42. Romania is a Romance-speaking language in ... by Cecil Rothestam-Bourke Plus 10 more... Related Stories IFOs How often do I think of ancient Rome? Populism fact of the day  ( 6 min )
    Where do you live and why?
    Map shows most common type of home where people live in each European country. pic.twitter.com/JXEvkfO475 — Xavi Ruiz (@xruiztru) September 16, 2023 The post Where do you live and why? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to M. Good questions for both tg56 and DrSte. by M In reply to rsm. Data point that we have a people crisis, not ... by Anti-Gnostic In reply to JK Brown. In the sense used here, “apartment” ... by ohwilleke In reply to anonymous. I got 3.25% fixed rate. You have to ... by Hazel Meade In reply to Is One…. If you think living in a 950 square ... by Hazel Meade Plus 10 more... Related Stories Populism fact of the day U.S.A. fact of the day Why is the minor key rising in popularity?  ( 6 min )
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    10 Great 1980s Thriller Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
    The 1980s was an excellent time for thrillers; Blow Out, Gorky Park, Frantic, the list goes on and on. We all know them, and some of us love them. But some films, although just as good, can get left behind. Due to little or no exposure on streaming sites or never getting that fancy Blu-ray release, some […]  ( 11 min )
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    Rhetoric as music
    From Jon Stewart's 1997 interview with George Carlin (starting at about 1:17.6): Your browser does not support the audio element. well- well uh to- to go backward with the question, don't forget, what we do is oratory. It's rhetoric. It's not just comedy, it's a form of rhetoric and- and with rhetoric, you- you look […]  ( 9 min )
    Some Old Chinese terms relating to religion, mythology, ritual
    [This is a guest post by Axel Schuessler] Some Old Chinese (OC) words that relate to religion, mythology and ritual, and words found in ritual literature (Yijing, Liji, Zhouli), have no Sino-Tibetan (ST) roots, but instead have connections with other language families.     For comparison, the first section of this paper will list (§1) Sino-Tibetan […]  ( 23 min )
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    The Monte Carlo Method
    These days I am in Paris, for a short vacation - for once, I am following my wife in a work trip; she performs at the grand Halle at la Villette (she is a soprano singer), and I exploit the occasion to have some pleasant time in one of the cities I like the most.This morning I took the metro to go downtown, and found myself standing up in a wagon full of people. When my eyes wandered to the pavement, I saw that the plastic sheet had circular bumps, presumably reducing the chance of slips. And the pattern immediately reminded me of the Monte Carlo method, as it betrayed the effect of physical sampling of the ground by the passengers' feet: read more  ( 7 min )
    Counting Algebraic Structures
    Is there any sort of algebraic gadget where the number of these gadgets with n elements goes like this: 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, ... ?  ( 8 min )
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    Harvard law prof sez: “I believe that if [universities] are going to accept blood money . . . the should only ever accept that money anonymously.”
    1. The action Recently there has been some controversy about Supreme Court judge Clarence Thomas, who appears to have broken the law by not reporting a series of gifts given to him and his family by a rich donor. A … Continue reading →  ( 33 min )
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    Counting Algebraic Structures
    Is there any sort of algebraic gadget where the number of these gadgets with n elements goes like this: 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, ... ?  ( 8 min )
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    Building Mastodon Bots and Promoting the Community – Part 2
    As mentioned in the first post in this series, this post will cover how to build a Mastodon bot. This can be fairly straightforward, but - as always - there are multiple ways to “make it work”. Fortunately, there are already some fantastic tutorials out there that can help you ... Continue reading: Building Mastodon Bots and Promoting the Community – Part 2

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    the Amazon turning negative
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    the Amazon turning negative
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    Will ChatGPT Kill Grammarly?
    Refining my writing skills without a premium membership Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    More Childish Jokes
    * * * —What do you get when a bunch of sheep hang out in a circle?—Shepherd’s pi. * * * —What do you call a metric cookie?—A gram cracker. * * * —What state has the most math teachers?—Math-achusetts. * * * —What does a hungry math teacher like to eat?—A square meal. * […]  ( 5 min )
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    No sabo kids
    Edwin Flores and Maya Brown, "The 'no sabo kids' are pushing back on Spanish-language shaming", NBC News 9/16/2023: A growing group of young Latinos are using TikTok and social media to push back on not speaking perfect Spanish — an attempt to define their identity and heritage on their own terms. […] In recent years, […]  ( 10 min )
    Hanziyu: The (cursed) Conlang of Characters
    Fiendishly clever conlang (constructed language) invented by Eleanor Olson. Some Language Log readers will love it, some will hate it.  Most will probably not understand what the devil she is up to with her Hànzìyǔ 汉字语 ("Sinoglyphish"). Natural writing systems are created with the intention of mapping to and recording the sounds of spoken languages.  […]  ( 10 min )
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    Introduction to Topic Modelling in R and Python workshop
    Join our workshop on Introduction to Topic Modelling in R and Python, which is a part of our workshops for Ukraine series!  Here’s some more info:  Title: Introduction to Topic Modelling in R and Python Date: Thursday, October 19th, 18:00 – 20:00 CEST (Rome, Berlin, Paris timezone) Speaker: Christian Czymara is a ... Continue reading: Introduction to Topic Modelling in R and Python workshop  ( 10 min )
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    “Evidence-based medicine”: does it lead to people turning off their brains?
    Joshua Brooks points us to this post by David Gorski, “The Cochrane mask fiasco: Does EBM predispose to COVID contrarianism?” EBM stands for “evidence-based medicine,” and here’s what Gorski writes: A week and a half ago, the New York Times … Continue reading →  ( 43 min )
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    ‘color contrast checker for modern CSS color formats’
    OddContrast (github) [raffaele.rasini]  ( 1 min )
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    The Triassic-Jurassic Extinction
    214 million years ago an asteroid hit what is now Canada. Now the crater is a ring-shaped reservoir 70 kilometers in diameter: Manicouagan Reservoir. Did this impact cause a mass extinction? The asteroid was 5 kilometers across, while the one that killed the dinosaurs much later was 10 kilometers across. But this is still huge! […]  ( 7 min )
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    The Triassic-Jurassic Extinction
    214 million years ago an asteroid hit what is now Canada. Now the crater is a ring-shaped reservoir 70 kilometers in diameter: Manicouagan Reservoir. Did this impact cause a mass extinction? The asteroid was 5 kilometers across, while the one that killed the dinosaurs much later was 10 kilometers across. But this is still huge! […]  ( 7 min )
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    Denken en voelen over wetgeving
    Tussen de enorme blogposts van 6000 woorden over het klimaat, hier wat luchtige observaties over denken, voelen en wetgeving. Denken en voelen zijn twee wegen om tot beslissingen te komen. Beide zijn waardevol. We hoeven maar te horen van een situatie en we hebben er al gevoelens over, nog voor er veel feiten in beeld zijn. Foto © Avery Evans via Unsplash Een huis uitkiezen is een goed voorbeeld – je kunt verliefd worden op de tuin, of op het idee dat je je leven voortaan zo zal inrichten dat je ook tijd in die tuin gaat steken.  ( 2 min )
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    Weekend reads: Crossref acquires the Retraction Watch Database; Italy minister’s papers scrutinized; Carlo Croce goes to court yet again
    Would you consider a donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? The week at Retraction Watch featured: Our list of retracted or withdrawn COVID-19 papers is up to well over 350. There are now nearly 43,000 retractions in The Retraction Watch Database — which is now part of Crossref. The Retraction Watch Hijacked Journal Checker now contains 200 titles. … Continue reading Weekend reads: Crossref acquires the Retraction Watch Database; Italy minister’s papers scrutinized; Carlo Croce goes to court yet again  ( 9 min )
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    Writing on a Saturday
    When I decided to “write every day” this semester I didn’t even think to make it make it explicit that I didn’t mean to include weekends. But I happen to be working a shift in library today, so I thought I would write just a few sentences about this. Many scholars do, of course, write … Continue reading Writing on a Saturday →  ( 5 min )
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    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Mark
    In reply to Mark. I guess the same goes for the mention of pullback at the end of 2.2.11, p. 75?  ( 13 min )
    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Mark
    On p. 92 you say 'the pullback of the “space of sections” is the “space of sections” of the pullback' - by pullback here do you mean inverse image sheaf?  ( 13 min )

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    Omid Malekan on why crypto is not a scam
    Omid Malekan, who teaches crypto finance at Columbia business school, writes: I came across your blog post and obviously disagree, I work professionally in crypto, have been following it for close to a decade, written a few books, advise various … Continue reading →  ( 19 min )
    How big problem it is that cross-validation is biased?
    Some weeks ago, I posted in Mastodon (you can follow me there) a thread about “How big problem it is that cross-validation is biased?”. I have also added that text to CV-FAQ. Today I extended that thread as we have … Continue reading →  ( 12 min )
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    a day for social good in London
    On Thursday, I went (from Paris) to London for the final day of Warwick DSSGx UK 2023 (Data Science for Social Good), which took place in The Shard, the tallest building in London (and certainly not the prettiest!), where the Warwick Business School has offices, and on the way, stopped by the nearby Tate Modern […]  ( 7 min )
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    JSM Slides on David R. Cox’s Foundations of Statistics
    I’m posting two sets of slides on David R. Cox’s Foundations of Statistics given at the JSM 2023. First, Nancy Reid, inaugural recipient of the David R. Cox Foundations of Statistics Award, gave a talk: “The Importance of Foundations,” on August 9, and her slides are below. Second are the slides to my contributed talk, […]  ( 14 min )
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    Is Mordor Based on the Himalayas?
    Where on earth was Middle-earth? Based on a few hints by Tolkien himself, we’ve always sort-of assumed that his stories of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” were centered on Europe, but so long ago that the shape of the coasts and the land has changed. But perhaps that’s too easy and too Eurocentric an assumption; perhaps, like so many other things these days, Tolkien’s fantasy realm too is in dire need of mental decolonisation. And here’s an excellent occasion: an Iranian Tolkienologist has found intriguing hints that the writer based some of Middle-earth’s topography on mountains, rivers, and islands located in and near present-day Pakistan. As mentioned in a previous article—recently reposted on the Strange Maps Facebook page on the occasion of the death of Ian Holm—Tolki…  ( 20 min )
    ‘Made in Taiwan’ Is a Love Letter to the Island Nation
    Made in Taiwan opens with a quote by Taiwanese democracy activist Peng Ming-min: “[Neither] race, language, nor culture form a nation, but rather a deeply felt sense of community and shared destiny.” Many would argue that food factors into nation-building as well. In her deeply reported debut cookbook, Taiwanese-American journalist Clarissa Wei showcases the cuisine of her current homeland—not as an extension or subgenre of Chinese cuisine, but as a singular entity impacted by indigenous traditions; Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese colonization; and ongoing American political and cultural influence. For decades, the majority of English-language food publications reduced Taiwanese cuisine to a few staple dishes—such as the beef noodle soup or the xiao long bao popularized by the Taiwanese c…  ( 24 min )
    Wonder Is Everywhere: A Message in an Egg Carton, Millions of Confused Bees, and More From Around the Web
    Wonder is everywhere. That’s why, every other week, Atlas Obscura drags you down some of the rabbit holes we encounter as we search for our unusual stories. We highlight surprising finds, great writing, and inspiring stories from some of our favorite publications. “The Sky Was Dark With Bees” by Michael Levinson, The New York Times “The sky was dark with bees,” said one beekeeper on the scene after a trailer carrying five million bees was involved in a traffic accident in southern Ontario. Another couldn’t hear his cell phone ring over the drone of the confused insects. “When you’re in that cloud of bees, it’s actually quite loud—a million little helicopters flying around you.” The New York Times has the story of how the province’s bee specialist “swarmed” to save the day. Un…  ( 18 min )
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    The Return of "Commune-ism"
    The most likely scenario by which world human fertility will rise again includes a big return to communism. It will be a small-scale religious “commune” form of communism, not industrial state capitalism, but communism nonetheless.
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    Book Review Contest 2023 Winners
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    Climate Change Is Hindering Global Growth and Prosperity, U.N. Says
    In the five decades between 1970 and 2021, extreme climate events caused more than two million deaths and led to economic losses of $4.3 trillion, 60 percent of which occurred in developing countries, a U.N. report found
    Life-Changing Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Wins $3-Million Breakthrough Prize
    A trio of scientists who developed the combination drug Trikafta are among the winners of five major awards in life sciences, physics and mathematics
    Dams Worldwide Are at Risk of Catastrophic Failure
    Here’s why disasters like Libya’s dam collapses happen and how to prevent them
    'Budget Ozempic' Weight-Loss Trend Raises Safety Concerns
    The new social media trend “budget Ozempic” promotes laxatives and stool softeners for weight loss, but these drugs are dangerous if misused
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    Chả Giò (Vietnamese Imperial Rolls)
    Vietnamese imperial rolls’ unique crispy fried exterior and sumptuous filling make for a great appetizer and topping for a rice noodle bowl.  ( 22 min )
    The Best Lightweight and Highly Packable Backpacking Cooking Gear
    We consulted experts (and outdoorsy staffers) for their picks for what to bring on the trail.  ( 33 min )
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    Stories Backwards and Forwards
    You can always start with “once upon a time”… I come up with tricks to make calculations in particle physics easier. That’s my one-sentence story, or my most common one. If I want to tell a longer story, I have more options. Here’s one longer story: I want to figure out what Nature is telling […]  ( 12 min )
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    How do you say "polo", "logo", and "erase with Photoshop" in Chinese?
    "Hebei official’s shirt logo removed for ‘aesthetic reasons,’ triggering speculation among netizens" By Global Times (Sep 05, 2023) Official photos of a city Party chief in North China's Hebei Province, with his shirt's logo removed by editing, have sparked a wide-ranging discussion among Chinese netizens, with some speculating that it was a move to obscure […]  ( 9 min )
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    San Franciscans have the advantage in this game
    Name SF Streets What percent of San Francisco's road network can you name from memory? [wwc]  ( 1 min )
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    Comment on July 2023 version: content now complete, including index by Clemens
    Dear Ravi, two remarks: 1) In the discussion of 9.4.3. (pp. 264-265) you repeatedly write \pi^{-1} instead of (presumably) \pi^\sharp when talking about pulling back functions. 2) In the discussion immediately after Theorem 18.1.2. (cohomology of line bundles on projective space) you mention that its top cohomology group is generated by the homogeneous degree-m Laurent polynomials in (x_0 ... x_n)^{-1} k[x_0 ... x_n]. After following the calculations in section 18.3. I feel like it should be the module of homogeneous degree-m Laurent polynomials, in which every variable appears in negative degree, i.e. the degree-m part of (x_0 ... x_n)^{-1} k[x_0^{-1} ... x_n^{-1}].  ( 13 min )
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    Book Review: The Rainforest in Our Backyard
    Journalists Paul Koberstein and Jessica Applegate argue in “Canopy of Titans” that the sprawling rainforest running along the Pacific Coast is one of the world’s most vital carbon sinks, alongside the Amazon, and warrants attention from scientists and policymakers in their efforts to mitigate climate change.  ( 13 min )
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    Ontology
    “The notion of ontological commitment belongs to the theory of reference.”Willard Van Orman Quine Here’s a worry I’ve been expressing lately when talking about AI. When I was in school, certainly when I was at university, I understood the difference between “books” and “periodicals” as well as the difference between “fiction” and “non-fiction”. I recall … Continue reading Ontology →  ( 6 min )
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    Histograms with Two or More Variables in R
    Introduction Continue reading: Histograms with Two or More Variables in R
    Reproducible data science with Nix, part 5 — Reproducible literate programming with Nix and Quarto
    This blog post is a copy-paste from this vignette Introduction Continue reading: Reproducible data science with Nix, part 5 — Reproducible literate programming with Nix and Quarto
    Meeting the Stars of the R-Universe: The R-Universe Against Diseases.
    A new post of our interview series “Meeting the stars of the R-universe”. We aim to introduce the teams and people behind the development of software and packages many of us use and which are available through the R-Universe. We want to highlight and ... Continue reading: Meeting the Stars of the R-Universe: The R-Universe Against Diseases.  ( 10 min )
    The Cantor expansion revisited
    On my former blog, I wrote Continue reading: The Cantor expansion revisited  ( 9 min )
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    AI-driven tool makes it easy to personalize 3D-printable models
    With Style2Fab, makers can rapidly customize models of 3D-printable objects, such as assistive devices, without hampering their functionality.  ( 10 min )
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    Turmoil at Sage journal as retractions mount
    In the midst of a tumultuous year, the journal Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, a Sage title, is retracting 21 papers after an investigation identified signs of “compromised” peer review.  Clarivate delisted the journal from its Web of Science index in March for failing to meet editorial quality criteria. Founding editor Biren Prasad, who managed … Continue reading Turmoil at Sage journal as retractions mount  ( 13 min )
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    Iceberg Efficiency
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    posit::conf(2023)
    Our bags are packed, flights are booked, and we’re ready to head stateside for posit::conf(2023). We’re excited to be sponsoring the event this year, as well as presenting a few talks ... Continue reading: posit::conf(2023)
    Fast remote parquet
    Parquet – CC BY-SA by tetue Querying a remote parquet file via HTTP with DuckDB. Continue reading: Fast remote parquet
    Exploring Machine Learning-Derived Data in Life Sciences with Shiny Applications
    Machine learning (ML) is gaining widespread popularity in the life sciences. Crafting intuitive user interfaces speeds up data exploration and offers modernized ways to present analyses and outcomes from various ML models. For quite some time, R Shiny has been the go-to choice for researchers looking to create top-notch visualizations, ... Continue reading: Exploring Machine Learning-Derived Data in Life Sciences with Shiny Applications
    How to Create a Histogram with Different Colors in R
    Introduction Continue reading: How to Create a Histogram with Different Colors in R
    The pretty Klein j-invariant function
    Here are four representations of the The Klein j-invariant function is a complex function defined on the Continue reading: The pretty Klein j-invariant function  ( 11 min )
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    junior position in statistics and econometrics at ESSEC, Cergy-Pontoise
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    junior position in statistics and econometrics at ESSEC, Cergy-Pontoise
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    Evaluating Visualizations for Inference and Decision-Making (Jessica Hullman’s talk in the Columbia statistics seminar next Monday)
    Social Work Bldg room 903, at 4pm on Mon 18 Sep 2023: Evaluating Visualizations for Inference and Decision-Making Research and development in computer science and statistics have produced increasingly sophisticated software interfaces for interactive visual data analysis. Data visualizations have … Continue reading →  ( 10 min )
    Better Than Difference in Differences (my talk for the Online Causal Inference Seminar Tues 19 Sept)
    Tues 19 Sep 2023, 8:30am Pacific time: Better Than Difference in Differences Andrew Gelman, Department of Statistics and Department of Political Science, Columbia University It is not always clear how to adjust for control data in causal inference, balancing the … Continue reading →  ( 10 min )
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    MinnPost managing editor Harry Colbert, Jr., selected for Poynter leadership academy
    The prestigious weeklong Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media takes place in October in St. Petersburg, Florida.  ( 6 min )
    Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions in Wisconsin
    Plus: The Met Council has approved a $75 million grant to jump-start the Blue Line light-rail extension; Emily Larson and Roger Reinert debate in Duluth; fire tears through the Hastings Creamery building; and more.  ( 6 min )
    In Grand Marais, an invitation to reflect and connect through postcards on the Letteracy Deck
    So far this summer, the Letteracy Deck has attracted a few thousand visitors, tourists and locals alike, to connect and rediscover the lost art of sending postcards.  ( 14 min )
    Minnesota schools and bus companies, go electric — and use new grants
    Research has shown that students breathing in lower diesel bus emissions miss 8% fewer school days, their lungs function better and their academic test scores improve.  ( 10 min )
    More critics than fans on task force looking at Met Council restructure
    The task force has until February to recommend whether the Legislature should make the Met Council an elected body or adopt other changes in governance.  ( 18 min )
    Attendance gap: new data from Minnesota reveals chasm in chronic absenteeism
    Students can’t make up pandemic losses if they aren’t in class. Yet in many schools, 1 in 4 — or fewer — students show up on a regular basis.  ( 16 min )
    Weekend picks: Dance and arts pedagogy exhibits at Public Functionary; SPCO’s season opening; and Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival
    Plus: "On Looking" at Highpoint Center for Printmaking; Kevin Kling and Victor Zupanc at Crooners; and the Swans at the Fine Line.  ( 14 min )
    Madelia company fined, enters consent decree for violating state child labor laws
    Plus: Dakota County considering more long-term efforts to address growing homeless issue; Eastlake Craft Brewery to close; law enforcement once again calls for special session on SROs; and more.  ( 6 min )
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    "Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands
    In 1959, the Gallup Poll asked "In your opinion, do you think there may be dishonesty in the voting or counting of votes in your district?"  They repeated that question in 1964 (as I once said, it's interesting that they didn't repeat it in late 1960, since that election was very close and there were allegations that voter fraud had made the difference).  That's the only question on voter fraud I can find until the 21st century.  Although the recent questions have been worded differently, I think that they are similar enough to make a comparison useful, so I give it below.  The first column is pessimistic responses--agree that there may be dishonesty or not confident (combining not too and not at all) that votes will be accurately cast and counted.      "In your opinion, do you think there…  ( 9 min )
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    The Spark: Why Your Stories Deserve to Be Published
    Bring your drafts to life. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 7 min )
    Why I Outline My Fiction
    A case study from a plantser who is working on more outlining Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Get a Whiff of Ancient Egypt’s 'Scent of Eternity'
    We expect death to stink. In our olfactory memory, the idea of decaying organic remains rarely conjures a pleasant odor: sour, fetid, nauseating. But in ancient Egypt, death—and therefore the afterlife—had a different aroma. “They [ancient Egyptian texts] say that when ‘people die, they rot, they decay, they stink, and they will become countless worms.’ This is how they describe it,” says Barbara Huber, doctoral researcher at Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology in Germany. “If you stink it means your body is already decaying—a bad, bad thing. So in order to be able to live for eternity, you need to smell good.” Imagine notes of beeswax, tree resin, and balsam, with a hint of tar and sweetness. Some of the ingredients behind this woodsy, warm scent have the added benefit, used prope…  ( 20 min )
    The Karuk Chef Restoring California’s Native Cuisine, One Acorn at a Time
    Sara Calvosa Olson grew up eating acorn soup on the Hoopa Valley Reservation in Northern California. But the traditional foods of her mother’s Karuk community lived in the shadow of the big flavors of cheesy pastas from her father's Italian family. "Her contribution was really the part that sustained our lives," she says, "but his was the part that made it taste good." After she left for college at 16, Calvosa Olson worked to keep her Karuk heritage at arm's length for many years. Only much later did she see how lucky she was to know those foods and traditions. “I realized so many of my peers that I went to school with, they didn’t have the same connection, even growing up on the Rez,” she says. “They didn’t know how to filet a salmon.” Many came from families where elders had been sent …  ( 23 min )
    Nelson Rocks Via Ferrata in Circleville, West Virginia
    War can leave behind strange legacies. One such odd creation is the existence of Via Ferrata, or "iron path," a system of steel rungs and cables built into the side of mountains. During World War I in the Dolomites mountains of Italy, the mountainous peaks became the heated site of battle between the Austro-Hungarians and Italians. Fixed lines of steel cable were installed to help transport goods so climbers could clip into the lines and be less afraid of falling to their deaths. It was a brutal, icy, battle on those mountains, with soldiers freezing, starving, and falling to their deaths when they weren't being shot at or blown up. However, after the fighting was done, the Via Ferrata remained, ready for adventurous climbers to clip in. Decades later, during World War II, and halfway around the world in West Virginia, the 10th Mountain Division was training to fight on very similar terrain in the Apennines of Italy. To do so, they used the closest analog they could find: Nelson Rocks. The Nelson Rocks, situated in the Monongahela National Forest, are famous for their two fins, thin ridges of rock bursting up 800 feet above the streams running through the forest below. Built in 2002, by private owner Stu Hammett, the Via Ferrata is one of only three found on the east coast of the United States. Climbers go up over 1000 feet of elevation and cross a 200-foot-long suspension bridge on the trip. One of the real draws of Via Ferrata is that it allows non-climbers to take routes, and access heights that would otherwise be too dangerous or technical for them.  ( 14 min )
    'Blue Sky Sculpture' in Newton, Kansas
    Kansas is known for its flatness, and sometimes it feels as though the sky can stretch across the whole horizon. In Newton, Kansas, a group of talented artists have created a majestic sculpture to harness and evoke this feeling of the expansive sky. Completed in 2001, the Blue Sky Sculpture was created “to blend with the natural sky,” as a plaque at the viewing stand suggests, which “requires a patient and contemplative viewer.” Painter Phil Epp worked with ceramicists Terry Corbett and Conrad Snider to create an arced and undulating structure, where the cobalt blue glaze of the ceramic tiles and fluffy white painted clouds reflect the color of the sky throughout the day. Viewers are encouraged to stand in between the sculptures, in what is known as the “sky passageway.” To complete the motif, two giant abstract stoneware figures stand next to the sculpture, further encouraging interactivity. The sculpture was donated by local philanthropist and inventor Lloyd E. Smith in memory of his wife, Jacqueline, and has since become a symbol of the community, inspiring further designs and being named one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas Art.  ( 13 min )
    Milk Bottle Grocery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    There may not be a more welcoming sight than a cool bottle of milk on a hot summer day, and Oklahoma City aims to please. Since 1948, Oklahoma City has displayed its beacon of dairy goodness to thirsty travelers making their way across the Mother Road.  The wedge-shaped red brick building was already an unusual sight on Classen Boulevard when it was built in 1930, as it was one of Oklahoma City’s few triangular lots. At the time, Classon Boulevard was part of Route 66 itself, and the grocery building would be a stop on the streetcar line that ran along the street. In 1948, the milk bottle was added, as a prime example of roadside mimetic architecture, where it has stood ever since. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Curiously, the building and the milk bottle have always been separate establishments. The building itself, with its unusual size and foot traffic, has hosted several businesses, including a banh mi shop, a barbecue shack, a design studio, and a private nail salon. Likewise, the milk bottle has had a number of different dairy companies adorn it as an advertisement. Currently, the milk bottle bears the logo of Braum’s, the beloved Okie dairy farm, grocery, and fast food chain that has stores across the state.  ( 14 min )
    Mannheim Quadratestadt in Mannheim, Germany
    Most European street addresses include a street name and a building number, although which one is written first may depend on the location. For example, in Paris, you can find Shakespeare and Company located at 37 rue de la Bûcherie, while in Munich, Asamkirche is located at Sendlinger Straße 32, and in Prague, Tančící dům is located at Jiráskovo nám. 1981/6. However, the center of the city of Mannheim, Germany, which is referred to as the Quadratestadt (or Quadrate in English) uses a completely different system. The streets, most of which have no name, are organized as a grid that is rotated slightly clockwise from the cardinal directions, and addresses are assigned according to the building’s location in one of the blocks within the grid. The blocks are identified by a letter, which in…  ( 14 min )
    The Race to Save the Pekapeka-Tou-Poto, New Zealand's Unique Bat
    On a summer's night in Pureora Forest Park, a reserve in the center of New Zealand's North Island, biodiversity ranger Troy Macdonald is crouched in a clearing. Headlamp on red, he struggles to unfurl the delicate wings of a mouse-sized pekapeka-tou-poto, or lesser short-tailed bat (Mystacina tuberculata). It's Macdonald's first time taking part in the park's annual bat monitoring program, and this task—working out whether the bat is a juvenile or adult by examining its wing development—is particularly fiddly, especially when you're wearing thick leather gloves to protect against bat bites. “It’s like trying to roll a cigarette with wet paper!” he says. While helping teammates clip small fur samples for DNA analysis, Macdonald found the bats “pretty strong and feisty little animals… Th…  ( 20 min )
    'Apan och Kaninen' ('Bunny and Monkey') in Osby, Sweden
    In the 2013 reality television series Konstkuppen (translated as “The Art Coup”), six well-known artists in six different Swedish cities had six days to collaborate with locals in order to create a new public art piece. One of the participants was artist and comedian Peter Apelgren. He chose Osby, the hometown of his mother-in-law, as the location for crafting his artwork, Apan och Kaninen ("The Bunny and Monkey"), and enlisted the help of local artist Sven-Ingvar Johansson, who is an expert in carving animal figures with chainsaws. Towering at 15 feet (4.5 meters) and constructed from cellular plastic and fiberglass cloth, the animal figures were modeled after two of Apelgren’s childhood toys. The artist wanted to make something "kind and childlike" as a nod to renowned toy manufacturer BRIO, which was based in Osby for over 100 years and runs a popular toy museum in town.  While some locals found the colossal animal duo comical and jokingly called it Sweden's modern answer to the Easter Island statues, others thought the large sculptures ruined the scenic lakefront and that they should be moved to a playground instead.  After being vandalized a few times, the artwork was eventually set on fire one summer night in 2013. As a result, the monkey figure was reduced to ashes and the rabbit figure was scorched. However, thanks to local businesses and the Municipality of Osby, the animal pair was restored and re-inaugurated two years later.  ( 13 min )
    The Lost Waters of Kathmandu Are Being Revitalized
    Viewed from a bird's eye, Kathmandu takes on the appearance of a sprawling mosaic. The narrow pathways wind through tightly packed houses, revealing medieval courtyards, while the streets below bustle with a multitude of people, cars, and motorcycles that seem to multiply infinitely, painting a portrait of a city bursting at the seams. Long ago, when the city was but a humble settlement, more than 400 stone water spouts were scattered around Kathmandu, standing like guardians of the life-giving liquid. The taps, locally known as dhunge dharas or hitis, have been an integral part of the city's communal water supply for centuries. Predating the introduction of modern pipes in the 1890s, these systems were constructed around 1,500 years ago. Typically made of intricately carved stone, the s…  ( 18 min )
    Podcast: The Atomic Clock
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. How do we determine the time? Believe it or not, there is an official clock. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit that clock, the NIST-F1 Cesium Fountain Atomic Clock, at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 13 min )
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    From the comments, space daddy edition
    Benny Lava 2. Personal quibble but I hate the direct links to twitter because I can’t read the comments since I don’t have an account. Wish there was a better system to post threads from twitter. By far the easiest way to handle this is to get an account with twitter. Anonymous If you want […] The post From the comments, space daddy edition appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments The pub is under new management. While the conversations belong ... by Crikey I need Twitter (I refuse to call it X). Where else am I going ... by God of Thunder In reply to Matt. Appreciate the response. I don't care ... by Bill Kilgore In reply to Benny Lava. i never read NYTimes and WaPo ... by salt Most of modern conservatism can be explained by people who want ... by Casey Plus 10 more... Related Stories Should child influencers have stronger rights to the income they generate? Mimetic desire and India’s IT growth An aggregate Bayesian approach to more (artificial) intelligence?  ( 6 min )
    Thursday assorted links
    1. The pandemic as time machine (NYT). 2. Who really disapproves of single-parent families? 3. Nicholas Kristof on the new Melissa Kearney book (NYT). 4. Meloni is not stopping Lampedusa arrivals — what is the equilibrium here? 5. Has there been a savings glut? 6. Those new service sector jobs, Taylor Swift journalism edition. The post Thursday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Dinwar. Yes the past was … better in some ways? ... by God of Thunder In reply to yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. They have appealed ... by sxb Here's a fun narrative. It turns out that Reaganomics was not a ... by Rusty Robot In reply to BC. This morning I was looking for covid ... by MikeP In reply to CB. I checked the first 4 definitions online. ... by Exegete Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    India Gets Rid of its “Jones Act”
    India has been liberalizing its cabotage laws over the past decade and now appears ready to end them completely: Splash: India is planning to completely remove its cabotage laws which will allow foreign registered and flagged ships to work along its coast without obtaining a permit from the country’s Directorate General of Shipping. This is […] The post India Gets Rid of its “Jones Act” appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to John Mansfield. It’s easier if you are born ... by Etalon d’Silomar If you visit Alaska or Hawaii, you won't be there long before ... by Antiplanner In reply to Colin Grabow. The idea is to put a carrot with a ... by Boonton In reply to John Mansfield. If I am needed, I am not absurd. ... by Equestrian In reply to question for alex. Abolish all regulations on ... by myst_05 Plus 10 more... Related Stories Do not underrate the elasticity of supply How Credible is the Credibility Revolution? The Ball the Bat and the Hopeless  ( 7 min )
    Should child influencers have stronger rights to the income they generate?
    That is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column.  You can think of this as a government regulation issue, but alternatively you could frame it as the government enforcing individual property rights that currently are absent.  Here is one excerpt: More and more children, by which I mean minors below legal working age, are producing content as […] The post Should child influencers have stronger rights to the income they generate? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Oddly, child labor laws seem to be being ignored… by JK Brown Finally a topic that I actually know stuff about, not that that ... by Tom In reply to Rahul. Well for one, a big source of child labor ... by Sure Tyler has not sufficiently explained the statute in the text ... by Ricky In reply to to be more forthcoming, the 60s were different. ... by Vivian Darkbloom Plus 10 more... Related Stories From the comments, space daddy edition U.S.A. fact of the day Law-Abiding Immigrants  ( 8 min )
    Model this, NBA rebounding edition
    There has staggeringly been only one U.S. representative among the league’s top 10 rebounders for each of the past three seasons. That is from Marc Stein.  How did that happen?  Where is the current-day Charles Oakley?  Moses Malone, our nation turns it lonely eyes to you!  Dennis Rodman would do as well. Yet here is […] The post Model this, NBA rebounding edition appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Naveen K. Avoiding turnovers is probably more ... by Go find and read the article on how important Rodman's rebounding was to winning In reply to BC. NBA looks for height, hops, wingspan then ... by Because football looks for athletes, then figures out what to do with them In reply to Not really a European sport. Seriously, you don't ... by Or basketball is huge in europe, with lots of good leagues, lots of great players, etc. “Moses Malone, our nation turns it lonely eyes to you! Dennis ... by Mark Bahner This is not true — there are two US players in the top 10 ... by Fred Bush Plus 10 more... Related Stories The Ball the Bat and the Hopeless Model this (p.s. price controls!) My Conversation with Vishy Anand  ( 7 min )
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    Newfound Stem Cell Might Explain How Breast Cancer Spreads to the Spine
    New research in mice suggests that a stem cell involved in backbone development might help tumors from other parts of the body move to the spine
    NASA Wants to Make UFO Studies a Real Science
    NASA has appointed a director of unidentified anomalous phenomena research to advance that area of scientific investigation
    Some Patients Who 'Died' but Survived Report Lucid 'Near-Death Experiences,' a New Study Shows
    In some cardiac arrest patients, a flurry of brain activity during life-saving CPR may be a sign of a "near-death experience"
    'The Moose' and Other Military Planes May Have to Cut Cargo as Planet Warms
    The C-17 Globemaster III—which transports troops and tanks—may have to shed weight as rising temperatures driven by climate change affect flying conditions
    How Antisemitism and Professional Betrayal Marred Lise Meitner's Scientific Legacy
    Letters between Lise Meitner and the chemist Otto Hahn reveal how she struggled with Hahn's failure to credit her work and condemn the Nazi atrocities
    Moon Landing Denial Fired an Early Antiscience Conspiracy Theory Shot
    Apollo moon landing conspiracy theories were early hints of the dangerous anti-vax, antiscience beliefs backed by politicians today
    To Get Kids Interested in Science, We Have to Let Them Do Science
    A pilot program for high schoolers offers a blueprint in getting students involved in cutting-edge particle physics research
    Nearby Worlds May Tell Us How Life Might Look in Our Galaxy
    TRAPPIST-1 could make or break the extended push to make red dwarfs an astrobiological priority
    Decarceration and Crime Do Not Go Hand in Hand
    The pandemic provided a natural experiment, one that suggests fewer people in jail does not lead to more crime
    High-Tech Cars Might Be More Trouble Than They're Worth
    Drivers may sacrifice safety and privacy in exchange for the advanced tech features in their “smart” cars
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    People Are Worried About the Basis Trade
    Also ARM’s IPO priced, CS Disco options did not pay out and don’t talk about market share in email.  ( 2 min )
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    What Does Spec Z Look Like?
    This week Laurent Fargues has started a series of lectures here at Columbia on Some new geometric structures in the Langlands program. Videos are available here, but unfortunately there is a problem with the camera in that room, making the … Continue reading →  ( 6 min )
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    We Soaked, Wrung, and Scrubbed for Days to Find the Best Mops for Cleaning up Kitchen Messes
    We soaked, wrung, and scrubbed our floors to find a mop that was easy to use and sopped up messes fast.  ( 27 min )
    The Most Powerful Immersion Blender We Tested Is Deeply Discounted During Vitamix's Limited Time Sale
    This immersion blender aced all of our tests, and this deal also includes a blending jar, whisk attachment, and accessory stand.  ( 11 min )
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    The Impossible Cover
    Waves in an Impossible Sea, on the intersection of modern physics with human existence and daily life, is essentially done and edited now — not perfect, of course, but as good as I have had time to make it. Now I await the proofs. The book is supposed to appear in early March. Here’s the ... Read more  ( 13 min )
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    Bunnings NPC Predictions for Week 7
    Team Ratings for Week 7 The basic method is described on my Department home page. Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season. Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference Wellington 11.55 8.72 2.80 Canterbury 8.55 9.44 -0.90 North Harbour 5.41 7.75 -2.30 […] Bunnings NPC Predictions for Week 7 first appeared on Stats Chat.  ( 4 min )
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    Mongolian language genocide
    During the past few weeks, we've looked at the throttling of Cantonese in Hong Kong.  Now, far to the north of the Chinese empire, the CCP is ramping up the war against Mongolian: Inner Mongolia: China accused of 'cultural genocide' for school language shift Debi Edward, ITV News (9/1/23) —- Inner Mongolia is the latest province in China where […]  ( 8 min )
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    The Simplest Way to Prevent the Next Pandemic? Leave Bats Alone.
    By this point, the evidence is clear: The Covid-19 pandemic can be traced back to a bat virus. Indeed, bats are known reservoirs for many viruses that can spill over to humans and become dangerous. To help prevent the next pandemic, two experts argue, humanity must leave bats and their habitats undisturbed.  ( 12 min )
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    Fresh Eyes
    Right after you’ve written a paragraph or drawn a picture, the struggle to get it right is still fresh in your mind. You can still remember the effort of putting every word and line on the page and you see the moves you are least sure of most clearly. They stand out. When drawing, you … Continue reading Fresh Eyes →  ( 5 min )
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    A pose-mapping technique could remotely evaluate patients with cerebral palsy
    The machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to assess other motor disorders outside of the doctor’s office.  ( 10 min )

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    Semi-compositional compounds of the week
    I've previously written more than once about the problem of compound words whose meaning is partly but not entirely related to the meanings of their parts, often referring back to a passage in my 1992 chapter with Richard Sproat, "The Stress and Structure of Modified Noun Phrases in English": We now turn to N0 compounds where […]  ( 7 min )
    Inter-syllable intervals
    This is a simple-minded follow-up to "New models of speech timing?" (9/11/2023). Before getting into fancy stochastic-point-process models, neural or otherwise, I though I'd start with something really basic: just the distribution of inter-syllable intervals, and its relationship to overall speech-segment and silence-segment durations. For data, I took one-minute samples from 2006 TED talks by […]  ( 7 min )
    Overall, why do Mandarin enrollments continue to decline?
    This is a problem that has been troubling colleagues across the country. "Why fewer university students are studying Mandarin" Learning the difficult language does not seem as worthwhile as it once did Economist (Aug 24th 2023) China | How do you say “not interested”? Ten years ago Mandarin, the mother tongue of most Chinese, was […]  ( 18 min )
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    Overturning a dubious retraction proves difficult for education professor
    For the past eight years, an education researcher in Spain has been waging an unsuccessful battle – including legal action – to quash a retraction she argues should never have happened.  Her paper, about the use of digital tools in early childhood education, was pulled by Computers & Education just months after it was published … Continue reading Overturning a dubious retraction proves difficult for education professor  ( 10 min )
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    Visit the post for more.  ( 6 min )
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    Why Hurricane Lee Is Growing Bigger
    Hurricane Lee is no longer a Category 5 storm but has grown in size as it has trekked farther north
    Humans Have Crossed 6 of 9 'Planetary Boundaries'
    Scientists analyzed nine so-called planetary boundaries and found humans are currently transgressing six
    Ancient Human Fossil Trip to Space Raises Questions and Criticism
    The decision to send hominin bones on a commercial spaceflight has raised eyebrows among paleontologists
    A Broken Employment System Leaves Autistic Adults Stranded
    Only 1.1 percent of autistic adults in the U.S. access key publicly funded employment services. A broken disability service system is why
    Vivitrol, Used to Fight Opioid Misuse, Has a Major Overdose Problem
    A recent examination of Vivitrol’s clinical trial data uncovered many hidden overdoses. Its preferential use in the criminal justice system must stop
    Bees 'Buzz' in More Ways Than You Might Think
    A honeybee swarm has as much electric charge as a thundercloud, and the insects’ mass movements in the atmosphere might even have some influence on the weather.
    Mathematicians Think Saudi Arabia's Ambitious 'Line' City Should Be a Circle
    Despite efforts to make a planned city in the Saudi Arabian desert sustainable, its layout could create problems
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    How To Use Point of View in Fiction Writing
    Understand the perspective that best works for your story Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Write Now With Meredith Rusu
    Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    This One Concept Made My Characters MORE Complex
    Characters NEED a strong position or stance on something. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 7 min )
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    Elvet Bridge in Durham, England
    More than just a way to cross over the River Wear, Elvet Bridge hides chapels, a prison, and possible hidden arches. The Prince Bishop, Hugh de Puiset, had construction started in 1160.  However, he never saw it finished as it took a long time for construction to be completed with records showing that in 1228 the church was still granting indulgences to people helping in its construction. (An indulgence was a way for someone to reduce their punishment in the afterlife for sins committed while alive.) Not much of this original bridge remains—only one of the current arches dates from the 12th century, and the other arches are part of the 13th-century construction. This leads to the first unusual story of Elvet Bridge.  While the bridge is described as having 10 arches, there have long …  ( 14 min )
    Mercury Retrograde Is Ending, and It’s Up to You How to Feel About It
    Atlas Obscura’s Wondersky columnist Rebecca Boyle is an award-winning science journalist and author of the upcoming Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are (January 2024, Random House). She regularly shares the stories and secrets of our wondrous night sky. Mercury is a wasteland. It is an overbaked, Sun-blasted, empty little rock, more like the inner core of a world than a proper planet like its brethren Earth, Venus, and Mars. Mercury will never be a target in the search for extraterrestrial life. It would be almost as difficult to visit as Pluto or the Sun itself. But the first planet from the Sun is one of the most powerful forces in astrology, especially when it appears to move backward across the sky. That’s why…  ( 18 min )
    The Black Composers of New Orleans Opera Are Finally Getting Their Due
    In the gloaming, two women begin to dance. They lift their hands to the sky, snapping to the piano’s rhythm, swirling their full skirts in time. The first, a red scarf wrapped around her waist, begins to sing, her words rising and falling like autumn leaves. Around them, the scene, a simple patio set in the remains of the day’s tropical heat, takes shape as men in khaki uniforms raise their own voices in shades of tenor, baritone, and bass. It is the first time this opera, Lucien-Léon Lambert’s La Flamenca, has been performed in over a hundred years, just one of the dozens of forgotten works written by New Orleans’s 19th-century composers of color that local opera company OperaCreole is bringing to the stage. Although classical music has always included the contributions of people of c…  ( 18 min )
    Grammy Museum Mississippi in Cleveland, Mississippi
    Many people may not know that there are actually two museums celebrating the Grammy Awards. The first is located in the L.A. Live complex, just steps from the arena where the Grammy Awards are most often held. The second, naturally, is located in the small town of Cleveland, Mississippi, two hours away from the nearest big city. So… what are artifacts from the most famous pop music stars and a massive museum with interactive exhibits doing in a place like Cleveland? There are a few answers. The answer the Grammy Museum Mississippi offers is that Cleveland is located in the Mississippi Delta, as one of a string of music museums dotting the landscape of the cradle of American music along the Mississippi Blues Trail between Memphis and Jackson. Additionally, the proximity to Delta State University gives it an educational function. A more cynical answer may have to do with the flow of economic development funding to Mississippi in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and how much of it was used on major white elephant projects instead of direct aid to its residents. Either way, the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is a striking 28,000-square-foot building that combines L.A. glitz with Delta architectural vernacular. Exhibits include outfits worn by popstars including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Charli XCX, and more, alongside exhibits of blues greats such as Bobby Rush and local legend B.B. King. A special spotlight is placed on Mississippi music legends from Jimmie Rodgers through today, including Elvis Presley, who was born in Tupelo. Finally, the museum includes films, theatrical presentations, and a soundstage and studio, with interactive exhibits on the blues to help you hone your skills on your way to a Grammy nomination of your own.  ( 14 min )
    Finchale Priory in Durham, England
    Finchale Priory was founded in 1196 upon the site of St. Godric's Hermitage. Originally a sailor, although some would say a pirate, St. Godric visited Lindisfarne, where he underwent a religious conversion and gave up a life on the seas to devote his life to religion. (Godric was never formally canonized, so the term "saint" is a bit of a misnomer.) Following a long illness, perhaps brought on by the hardship of his self-imposed ascetic lifestyle which included sleeping outdoors in all weather, Godric died in 1170. After his death, two monks were sent to occupy the hermitage.  The main buildings of the priory date to 1237, and the church was completed in 1277. It didn't become a priory in its own right after Henry du Puiset, the Bishop of Durham's son was convinced to bestow upon it sa…  ( 14 min )
    Norman No. 1 Replica Oil Well in Neodesha, Kansas
    Neodesha, Kansas is the birthplace of the great plains oil boom. The replica oil well found in this small Kansas town is a symbol of the discovery that reshaped America. The commercial petroleum industry got its start in 1859 in Pennsylvania, and eventually enterprises were set up across the Appalachian basin. By the 1890s, rumors of glowing gas springs that abounded in southeast Kansas led local citizens to encourage William Mills, a Pennsylvania oil prospector, to come to town to supply natural gas to the residents of Neodesha.  After surveying several plots of land, Mills eventually chose the four-acre garden of local blacksmith T.J. Norman and began drilling on the banks of the Verdigris River. On November 28, 1892, Mills struck oil at 832 feet underground. The site became the firs…  ( 14 min )
    The Mammoth Bone in Warsaw, Poland
    Just a little walk away from the Royal Castle in Warsaw (Zamek Królewski w Warszawie) in the city's historic center is a church with an odd piece of decoration. During renovations to the church in the late 18th century, workers discovered a mammoth skeleton while digging a new foundation. Ever since a colossal bone from the find has been on display within the historic church.   This church is one of two churches in Warsaw dedicated to St. Anne. The church with the mammoth bone, St. Anne's Church or Kościół św. Anny, is in the city center: The second church, the Belfry at St. Anne, is in in the historic Wilanów district where King John III Sobieski of Poland's Wilanów Palace is located. The two churches mark the beginning and end of the Royal Route, which connects the Royal Castle with Wilanów Palace. Initially, the 14th-century Church of St. Leonard stood on this site. Later, in 1772, Prince August Adam Czartoryski commissioned architect Jan Kotelnicki to rebuild the church using bricks in a Neoclassical style. It was during this second phase of construction that the mammoth skeleton was discovered. The newly renovated church was renamed St. Anne's Church. In the second half of the 19th century, the church was renovated in a Neo-Rennaisance style by Enrico Marconi, Leonardo Marconi, and Jan Huss. Sculptor Bolesław Syrewicz also made sculptures to dot the church's façades and the wall decorations were added by Antoni Kolberg. The church survived both World Wars with minimal damage, and today is one of Warsaw's oldest buildings.  ( 14 min )
    El Halconazo Memorial in Mexico City, Mexico
    The 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre is almost certainly the best-known case of the country's government reacting with deadly force to student protests, but it was not the last one. Just three years later on June 10, the Feast of Corpus Christi, a paramilitary group known as Los Halcones (The Hawks) repressed another student protest in Mexico City, with around 120 victims. Due to the date and perpetrators, this would come to be known as both the Halconazo and Corpus Christi Massacre. As had been the case in the entire country's modern democracy, and up to 2000, the ruling party was the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). At the time, the authorities maintained that the Halcones were an independent organization. In the following years however, direct connections were established between the group and the PRI, several institutions of the Mexico City government, and even the CIA, as there have been suspicions that they assisted in their training. This goes to show that, even as a paramilitary organization, the Halcones enacted the massacre under the auspices of the city and national authorities. Forty years later, this sculpture was installed outside the city's Escuela Normal (Teaching School) as this was the alma mater of many of the victims of the massacre. Its sculptor, Enrique Carbajal (known as Sebastián), was actually arrested and held in a military prison in 1968, so his role as the artist behind this piece is symbolic. Additionally, he has often been commissioned for public artworks, usually in a signature monochrome, abstract style. The 2011 sculpture, which might be officially titled Sangre Derramada ("Spilled Blood"), although this is unclear, represents several elements related to the massacre. At the bottom, a Christian cross ties the monument to the Corpus Christi date. Atop, glyphs similar to those used by the country's pre-Columbian cultures are piled up to form a 15-meter-tall structure. The monument is completed by a plaque listing the names of 40 of the victims of that day.  ( 14 min )
    Podcast: Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center
    Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center in Upstate New York, a sprawling museum dedicated to the Seneca-Iroquois Nation. There we learn about "The Creator's Game”–which evolved into the sport now known as lacrosse–and the Onödowá'ga peoples' constant fight to be recognized. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.  ( 14 min )
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    Utilizing R for Reproducible Open Science Research in Tucson, Arizona
    The R-Consortium recently talked to Adriana Picoral of the R-Ladies Tucson about the diverse R community in Tucson, Arizona. Adriana founded the R-Ladies chapter in 2018 and has been actively... Continue reading: Utilizing R for Reproducible Open Science Research in Tucson, Arizona
    State of Shiny 2023 – Download Report
    Introducing the State of Shiny 2023 report – your comprehensive guide to the latest trends and insights in the dynamic world of Shiny. This report sheds light on the ever-evolving landscape of Shiny, a popular web application framework for R programming and Python languages, by uncovering the practices and challenges faced by ... Continue reading: State of Shiny 2023 – Download Report
    Appsilon’s Top 10 Sessions to Check Out at posit::conf 2023
    Appsilon’s Top 10 Picks for the Upcoming posit::conf 2023 The posit::conf 2023 event is on the horizon, and the Appsilon team is brimming with excitement as they unveil their selection of the most anticipated sessions. CEO Filip Stachura, President Damian Rodziewicz, and COO Paweł Przytuła have thoughtfully curated a ... Continue reading: Appsilon’s Top 10 Sessions to Check Out at posit::conf 2023
    How to Plot Multiple Plots on the Same Graph in R
    Introduction Continue reading: How to Plot Multiple Plots on the Same Graph in R
    Map any region in the world with R – Part IV: Object Oriented Programming in R with S3
    You can find all the posts on this series under the tag maps-app (including the Spanish versions). Continue reading: Map any region in the world with R – Part IV: Object Oriented Programming in R with S3
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    How an archeological approach can help leverage biased data in AI to improve medicine
    Although computer scientists may initially treat data bias and error as a nuisance, researchers argue it’s a hidden treasure trove for reflecting societal values.  ( 10 min )
    Helping computer vision and language models understand what they see
    Researchers use synthetic data to improve a model’s ability to grasp conceptual information, which could enhance automatic captioning and question-answering systems.  ( 10 min )
    A. Michael West: Advancing human-robot interactions in health care
    When he isn’t investigating human motor control, the graduate student gives back by volunteering with programs that helped him grow as a researcher.  ( 10 min )
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    Churrasco Steak
    Churrasco takes different forms around South and Central America. This one channels the Argentine approach, cooked on a plancha or grill and bathed in herbal and garlicky chimichurri sauce.  ( 15 min )
    How Smart Is the GE Profile Smart Mixer, Really?
    We tested the GE Profile Smart Mixer and while it was great in analog mode, it’s smart features let us down.  ( 24 min )
    Should You Wash Chicken?
    Studies have shown that it is more likely to spread harmful bacteria than wash it away. Whether you wash your chicken or not, the most important thing is to apply good food safety practices at home to avoid cross-contamination and the spread of illness-causing bacteria; here, we walk through all of these best practices.  ( 16 min )
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    YieldStreet Missed a Boat
    Also Stoner Cats, assumable mortgages and FTX 2.0.  ( 2 min )
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    Measure to repeal ranked choice voting on Minnetonka ballot this fall
    Plus: Mother of shooting victim almost shot on the same spot; Carver County Library Board votes to keep “Gender Queer: A Memoir” available to check out; Minneapolis Animal Care and Control waving adoption fees on Friday; and more.  ( 6 min )
    Challengers already lining up to try to defeat Omar, Craig, McCollum, Klobuchar, Stauber
    In Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, the latest potential recruit by the pro-Israel group AIPAC to run against Ilhan Omar is DFL state Sen. Bobby Joe Champion.  ( 17 min )
    Soren Stevenson lost an eye protesting Minneapolis Police; now he’s running for City Council
    After grappling with “what it means to be a white man shot in the struggle for Black liberation,” Stevenson decided to run for office. If he wins, he’ll unseat a pioneering Black and trans politician.  ( 40 min )
    Don’t miss Samantha Bee interviewing Sen. Tina Smith at MinnPost Festival
    They'll discuss the political and media landscape shaping Minnesota and the country today.  ( 7 min )
    Despite successes, addiction treatment programs for families struggle to stay open
    Residential addiction treatment programs that allow parents to bring their children along have been recognized for their success. But a mix of logistical challenges and low reimbursement rates mean they struggle to stay afloat.  ( 17 min )
    Do unbiased jurors exist to serve at Trump’s trials in the age of social media?
    Can anyone say they haven’t seen any news about Donald Trump and the 2020 election?  ( 18 min )
    Frey’s proposed budget shows Minneapolis police reforms will cost millions for upgrades, new hires
    Plus: Talon nickel mine receives millions from Department of Defense; Black business owners appeal to congress on challenges for St. Paul entrepreneurs; former gymnastics coach pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges; and more.  ( 7 min )
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    Mafia in a Math Battle
    The Ural Math Battle in 2016 had several mafia-themed problems of various difficulty with the same initial setup. Puzzle Setup. Among 100 residents of Saint-San, m are mafiosi, and the rest are civilians. A commissioner arrived to the town after getting this information. In an attempt to expose the mafia, this commissioner asked each of […]  ( 5 min )
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    Wednesday assorted links
    1. “Today, we launched the John Stuart Mill Fellowship, a one-year program that allows entrepreneurs to study the philosophical underpinnings of major ideas related to markets, politics, and society.” Mercatus. 2. “Curiously, the wild boars remained radioactive.” 3. The lost lifting stones of Ireland. 4. Are we living through a new scientific revolution, with side […] The post Wednesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to sxb. “If the fraction is say, 1/3 and the cost ... by Lord Action In reply to M. Great take! by Reason There is a quiet revolution in the way we are doing science. ... by Kevin In reply to Dinwar. I think the framing is not whether a ... by sxb In reply to M. Depends on what he means here. Is he talking ... by Gridlock Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    What I think
    From an email I sent to a well-known public intellectual: I think the chance that the bodies turn out to be real aliens is quite low. But the footage seems pretty convincing, a way for other people to see what…sources have been telling me for years. [Everyone needs to stop complaining that there are no […] The post What I think appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Bldysabba. I put the possibility of it he USS ... by Naveen K How do we reconcile two facts – (a) a life form that can ... by Old Primate If these creatures cross the border would it be acceptable to ... by MotoFlyy In reply to Advanced Intelligent Lifeform. Truly one of the ... by Breeq you should fuck off and go back to your hole by anonymous Plus 10 more... Related Stories Ho hum model this My Conversation with the excellent Jerusalem Demsas How to travel in India  ( 7 min )
    They Got the Lead Out of Turmeric!
    Last year in Get the Lead Out of Turmeric! I reported that adulteration of turmeric was a major source of lead exposure among residents of rural Bangladesh. Well there is good news: the lead is gone! Wudan Yan at UnDark reports the remarkable story of academic research quickly being translated into political action that improves […] The post They Got the Lead Out of Turmeric! appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to steve. The problem has definitely been around for ... by Clark In reply to mkt42. At least two, yes . . . . by Edward Burke In reply to M. What market failure caused this? Is it that ... by Reason Nice story, academic research that has real-world effects. But ... by mkt42 In reply to Edward Burke. “… cadmium out of chocolates? ... by mkt42 Plus 10 more... Related Stories U.S.A. fact of the day China fact of the day Russia-Africa facts of the day  ( 9 min )
    U.S.A. fact of the day
    After the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade last year, it looked like the number of abortions would soon plummet across the country. But new estimates suggest that has not happened. The number of legal abortions has held steady, if not increased, nationwide since 2020, our colleagues Amy Schoenfeld Walker and Allison McCann reported today. […] The post U.S.A. fact of the day appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments +100,000 by anonymous In reply to George Oh-Well. I'll take Idaho for $800, Alex… by Old Programmer In reply to Sure. “I feel just a bit icky whenever somebody ... by well yes, but In reply to Dino the Isaurian. Sadly, the COVID shots provide ... by Oldcurmudgeon In reply to Oldcurmudgeon. Sounds like a brand of tampons to ... by "Amy and Allison" Plus 10 more... Related Stories China fact of the day Why is the minor key rising in popularity? Russia-Africa facts of the day  ( 6 min )
    Do not underrate the elasticity of supply
    When I first read about the discovery of a vast new deposit of lithium in a volcanic crater along the Nevada-Oregon border, I can’t say that I was surprised. Not because I know anything about geology — but because, as an economist, I am a strong believer in the concept of elasticity of supply… Now about elasticity of […] The post Do not underrate the elasticity of supply appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments You get paid for explaining the bits of economics that children ... by dearieme In reply to Worley. Yes, absolutely. The numbers and patterns ... by mkt42 In reply to BC. This => “Of course, the reason for the ... by EdR In reply to blue jay. “Looks like fund-raising ... by EdR Lithium mining, even when done with environmental safeguards, ... by JK Brown Plus 10 more... Related Stories How Credible is the Credibility Revolution? The Ball the Bat and the Hopeless A matching framework with neither evidence nor theory on its side  ( 7 min )
    Ho hum model this
    The Mexican government releases some of its footage.  And more.  Here is 4.5 hours, I have not watched it.  Here is lots of Twitter commentary.  And one snatch of detail on the corpse. Is this just the Virgen of Guadalupe all over again?  But with photos and sensor readings?  Por favor, explica’ me a mi! The post Ho hum model this appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments Ok, I confess: haven’t read all the comments. Could this be a ... by Greg Here's your model: ... by efp In reply to Dino the Isaurian. Oh for sure by Chrostian Fundamentalists I won't weigh in on the aliens aspect of this because I know ... by Worley Is it not possible that these could be human corpses preserved ... by Hazel Meade Plus 10 more... Related Stories My Conversation with the excellent Jerusalem Demsas How to travel in India What should I ask Jacob Mikanowski?  ( 6 min )
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    little misc list 09-13-23
    Mapstodon 📌 “A quick and dirty graph-viz of around 4500 instances of the fediverse...” Vale (github)📌 “...an open-source, command-line tool that brings your editorial style guide to life” (cross-platform) OS.js Web Desktop (demo) (github)📌 “...an open-source JavaScript web desktop platform with a window manager, application APIs, GUI toolkit, filesystem abstractions and much more” ToolWeb.site 📌 “a curated list of useful websites and tools” An Open Letter from Artists Using Generative AI 📌 “As part of Creative Commons’ ongoing community consultation on generative AI, CC has engaged with a wide variety of stakeholders, including artists and content creators, about how to help make generative AI work better for everyone.”  ( 2 min )
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    Crypto scam social science thoughts: The role of the elite news media and academia
    Campos quotes from one of the many stories floating around regarding ridiculous of cryptocurrency scams. I’m not saying it should’ve been obvious in retrospect that crypto was a scam, just that (a) it always seemed that it could be a … Continue reading →  ( 22 min )
    Analyst positions available at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau!
    Jennifer Zhang, who took my applied statistics class a few years ago, writes: I am now working at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in DC. I’m writing to share an exciting job opportunity that I hope some of your students … Continue reading →  ( 11 min )
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    Things to Do with Your Hands
    Just a quick one today. I spent the morning making sure my audio equipment was working for a lecture capture I was doing and it ended up taking up my writing time. As I said on Monday, under ordinary circumstances I would just let it go and not write at all today. But the whole … Continue reading Things to Do with Your Hands →  ( 5 min )
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    A Locally-Made HPV Vaccine in India Faces Hesitancy and Delays
    A new HPV vaccine may drastically change cervical cancer management in India and other middle and lower-income countries. But the government rollout has hit delays, and health care workers also face vaccine hesitancy. Cervical cancer screening, meanwhile, will still be necessary for many women.  ( 17 min )
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    Book Review: Elon Musk
    Not the new one, sorry
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    Exoplanet Observation
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    Crisis, what crisis? Part 2
    In my last post, I said that I didn't think that contemporary political problems in the United States are a reflection of social problems (the loss of meaningful connections) or economic problems (lack of growth in working-class standards of living), but of failures of political leadership.  But that raises the question of why political leadership has become worse.  One part of the answer is a combination of American political institutions and changes in the nature of parties.  The institutions worked reasonably well when parties were loosely organized and not very ideological, but when the parties are ideological, they create bad incentives for politicians.  One reason is the dominance of the two-party system means that negative partisanship can be at least as effective as trying to make …  ( 9 min )
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    CDC Recommends Updated COVID Boosters for Everyone This Fall
    Here’s what to know about the fall COVID boosters, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended for all people aged six months and older
    Our Oceans Are Threatened by Climate Disruption. They Could Also Provide Climate Solutions
    Healthy oceans are central to the well-being of both our species and our entire planet
    Climate Science Is under Attack in Classrooms
    Schools are a growing battlefield in climate politics as conservative states reshape their curriculum to downplay people’s contribution to rising temperatures
    Without Small Data, AI in Health Care Contributes to Disparities
    Artificial intelligence systems in health care must be trained on the data of lived experience to prevent bias and disparities
    The Ozone Hole Showed Humans Could Damage Earth and That We Could Heal It
    The discovery of a hole in Earth’s protective ozone layer in 1985 led to a worldwide effort to heal it. But are there lessons that can be applied to today’s treaty talks on climate change?
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    snowballs in summer
    A new arXival on nested sampling, Snowballing Nested Sampling by Johannes Buchner, just appeared. The idea behind this short note is to increase the number of “live” points at each iteration. (How?! Depending on how the different additions are dependent, the effective sample size will vary.) This exacerbates the tendency of the algorithm to concentrate […]  ( 7 min )
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    snowballs in summer
    A new arXival on nested sampling, Snowballing Nested Sampling by Johannes Buchner, just appeared. The idea behind this short note is to increase the number of “live” points at each iteration. (How?! Depending on how the different additions are dependent, the effective sample size will vary.) This exacerbates the tendency of the algorithm to concentrate […]  ( 7 min )
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    Coalgebraic behavioural metrics - Part 1
    Long ago, coalgebras of all kinds lived together.  ( 15 min )
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    Coalgebraic behavioural metrics - Part 1
    Long ago, coalgebras of all kinds lived together.  ( 15 min )
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    Can We Swim With Whale Sharks Responsibly?
    In the crystal blue waters of La Paz, Mexico, a 30-foot long creature glides just below the surface. Next to it, a comparatively tiny human struggles to keep up, swimming by the creature's side. While the tag-along may seem like an eager tourist, it’s actually a scientist imitating one. His fellow researchers look on via boat and drone, taking aerial footage of how the largest fish in the sea—the whale shark—responds to “tourists” frantically trying to keep up with them in the hope of a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience. But for the sharks, this attention is a double-edged sword. People can be annoying, but their love—and tourist dollars—can help protect the massive, docile sharks. “It's definitely an example of where you could love an animal to death kind of thing,” says senior d…  ( 20 min )
    Heinabergslón in Iceland
    Heinabergslón is a glacial lagoon within Vatnajökull National Park. Vatnajökull Park covers approximately 14 percent of Iceland and consists of a stunning mixture of majestic mountains, active volcanoes, massive glaciers, and mesmerizing lagoons.  Heinabergslón Lagoon is fed from the Heinabergsjokull glacier, which is part of the larger Vatnajökull ice cap. When the water melts, it pools in lagoons, such as Heinabergslón. Because of the tumultuous geology of this region, the melting water often carries volcanic dust, making the water in these basins quite murky. However, Heinabergslón is more than 330 feet deep, enabling the detritus to sit at the bottom of the lagoon, leaving the water at the surface crystal clear. Heinabergslón is a mere 23 miles from the much more famous Jökulsárlón…  ( 14 min )
    New Orleans AIDS Memorial in New Orleans, Louisiana
    Washington Square park located in the Marigny and bordered by the alluring Frenchmen Street, houses a discreet sculpture along the Dauphine Street fence. The New Orleans AIDS Memorial is a Tim Tate design unveiled in 2008 following an international design competition for the memorial. Local artist Mitchell Gaudet cast and built the piece titled “Guardian’s Wall” featuring 34 glass faces set in an 8-foot tall 35-foot-wide structure. The installation alongside neighboring benches with memorial bricks offers a place to reflect, heal, and understand the human toll of the AIDS epidemic. The global AIDS epidemic began in the 1980s and in the subsequent decades has claimed more than 39 million lives. The stigma associated with the infection often leads to isolation and loss of community. While there have been major medical advances, AIDS still represents a public health concern.  ( 13 min )
    Hotel Yugoslavia in Belgrade, Serbia
    Located on the Boulevard of Nikola Tesla, Hotel Yugoslavia is a historic hotel located in Belgrade, the former capital of the state after which the building is named. It holds great cultural and historical significance as one of the city's most iconic landmarks, holding nostalgic value for many people who remember its role as a luxurious meeting place in Yugoslavia. What's more, it was visited by a plethora of highly renowned international celebrities, politicians, athletes, and artists since its construction, including Queen Elizabeth II, Richard Nixon, Neil Armstrong, and Belgian and Dutch royals. After it was built in 1969, the hotel quickly became a symbol of the modernization and progress of Yugoslavia. It was designed by a team of prominent Yugoslav architects led by Lavoslav Horvat, and features a distinctive Brutalist architectural style on the banks of the Danube. Over the years, the hotel has undergone renovations to update its facilities and amenities while preserving its architectural character. In its heyday, it was a five-star hotel, laced with chandeliers and lavish silver and gold elements, but today it is a more affordable three-star hotel that offers a range of comfortable accommodations. It is without a doubt that the hotel has faced challenges and changes over the years such as being severely damaged in the NATO bombing of the 90s. It will, however, eternally remain a recognizable symbol of Belgrade's history and architectural heritage.  Today, Hotel Jugoslavija continues to welcome guests from around the world, offering a blend of modern comforts, historic charm, and beautiful riverfront views. It serves as a reminder of the city's past, with many solemn documentaries such as Hotel Yugoslavia (2017) having been filmed about the once full-of-life hotel in the quaint neighborhood of Zemun.  ( 13 min )
    Fox Cave in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
    Open since the 1950s, this unique gift shop and roadside attraction is carved into the side of a cave. Originally, this area was a natural feature, locally known as the Ice Cave, carved from the nearby Rio Ruidoso. The land was used by the Mescalero Apache nation and may have been a sanctuary for Geronimo, the legendary Apache leader. Later, it was purportedly used by Billy the Kid as a hideout. These facts are likely "history-ish," but Billy the Kid did live along the trail that now bears his name, and famously escaped from the nearby Lincoln County Courthouse. In the early 1950s, the store’s unique structure was built, and in 1954, it was sold to George Fuchs, along with his wife Mildred. Fuchs renamed Ice Cave the Fox Cave, pronounced like his last name. The store was a popular roadside stop along Highway 70 through the 1950s, but its legacy faded over time. The site had been long abandoned when Arnold Duke, a gemologist and proprietor of the nearby Ruidoso River Museum, purchased it in 2010. Putting some care into its rehabilitation, the site has reopened as a mid-century style tourist trap, although one with an unusually strong gem collection. The place is replete with aliens, dinosaurs, relics of the Old West, and all sorts of curios to browse or purchase, all while standing within the cave’s walls.  ( 13 min )
    Shipwreck of the MV Ithaka in Churchill, Manitoba
    Resting about 12 miles from the small subarctic town of Churchill, Manitoba, the MV Ithaka has become one of the area's iconic landmarks. Although best known for polar bears and beluga whales, Churchill also offers two large wrecks—the Ithaka and the Miss Piggy cargo plane—as tourist attractions. Surrounded by water at high tide, the former may be visited on foot when the tide is out or in winter when the bay freezes. Built as a lake freighter in Quebec, Canada, for the George Hall Coal Company, the Ithaka was originally christened the Frank A. Augsbury and launched on October 21, 1922. After several ownership, name, and cargo changes—including carrying out transport service during World War II—the ship was sold for the last time in 1960 to the Ithaka Shipping Company and registered to a…  ( 14 min )
    Ting1 in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
    Ting1, completed in 2013 in Örnsköldsvik, is one of Sweden’s most remarkable residential buildings, captivating with its vibrant colors, distinctive architecture, and innovative construction. Its façade of glazed high-gloss ceramics stands in striking contrast to the gray brutalist concrete of the 1967 courthouse it sits on top of. The new building appears perched on the courthouse’s roof, yet no physical contact exists between the two structures due to a discreetly positioned 26-foot by 26-foot base in the old building’s courtyard, creating a clever architectural composition reminiscent of a substantial mushroom with its stem securely anchored within the enclosed plaza. Designed by acclaimed architect Gert Wingårdh, Ting1 boasts 11 floors and a façade featuring 78 glass balconies offering stunning views of the High Coast region’s landscape, including the iconic ski jumping hills. This design contributes to the building’s artistic vibrancy, drawing inspiration from a pixelated version of the late regional artist Bengt Lindström’s oil painting Women's Dance. Ting1, called "the LEGO house" or "the Coronavirus" by some locals, stirs both acclaim and controversy. It was a finalist for the Swedish Building of the Year 2014 award and won the Great Tile Award that year. However, differing opinions emerged, labeling it as "Ångermanland Province's ugliest building" in a local 2016 poll, and it was critically spotlighted by the Arkitektupproret (Architectural Uprising) movement, which fights against modernism. This mix of accolades and critiques vividly shapes Ting1's unique standing in architectural discussions.  ( 13 min )
    Omar Khayyam Mausoleum in Neyshabur, Iran
    Omar Khayyam, best known for his poetry Rubáiyát, was a Persian polymath learned in the ways of astronomy, philosophy, and mathematics. Born in the ancient city of Nishapur, he died in 1131 B.C. at 83 and was buried in his hometown. The poet’s tomb survived the test of time through Mongol invasions and natural disasters, developing into part of a shrine. In 1934, the Iranian government under the Pahlavi dynasty commissioned the reconstruction of his mausoleum, which would be completed 31 years later. Designed by the architect Hooshang Seyhoun, the new Omar Khayyam Mausoleum is an outstanding beauty many consider a masterpiece of modern Persian architecture. A large marble monument standing in a serene garden, it is decorated with verses from Rubáiyát written in the taʿlīq script, glowing in an oasitic blue shade.  ( 12 min )
    Our Final Summer Snaps Photo Contest Winners: Wildlife
    In August we invited animal lovers to send us their favorite images of creatures they've encountered in their explorations. We at Atlas Obscura have always been fascinated by critters big and small—their secret lives, what they tell us about the world and ourselves—so we wanted to know: What in the animal kingdom catches your eye? You showed us horses galloping through fields, lionesses with cubs, and bees on colorful flowers. Most of all, we saw a lot of birds: startling close-ups, in magnificent mid-flight, and congregating en masse with their feathered friends. Check out the delightful winning photos (click to see them up close) selected by our staff—the first place winner is above. We hope these images will endear you to the living beings we share the world with. Congratulations to our winners, who scored some Atlas Obscura gear! And thanks to everyone who shared wonderful images with us this summer. Be sure to check out the winners of our other two contests, for Roadside Attractions and Night Views, and definitely stay tuned for more chance to share your photos with us and score some Atlas Obscura prizes! Second Place Third Place Honorable Mentions  ( 14 min )
    Bangkok Coin Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
    From ancient Funan to the Siamese kingdom of the current Chakri dynasty, Thailand has had its huge share of diverse monies—a wide variety of oddities in the field of ethnographic numismatics. At the Bangkok Coin Museum, an institution run by the Treasury Department, curious visitors can learn the fascinating history of Thai currencies. Despite its proximity to the National Museum and the Sanam Luang Park, it's a lesser-known and under-appreciated tourist attraction, making it a neat oasis from the tropical heat and sightseeing crowds outside. At first glance, the museum seems quite small with only a single exhibit room on the first floor. There are educational panels on the general history of money, from the invention of coinage in ancient Lydia to the development of modern Thai baht. …  ( 14 min )
    Hissar Fort Stairs in Pune, India
    Pune has grown over the centuries under the reign and control of various kingdoms, cultures and empires. Every culture has left its own unique mark on the way the city has taken shape and today one can find history around every corner, quaintly hidden, ready to present itself to curious enthusiasts. Particularly in the older parts of the city, every street, every square, every alley, and every corner has a story to tell.  There are artistic wooden beams next to imposing stone walls, clock towers next to historic stairs, arched doorways next to grand bastions, and old lamps next to rustic windows. Right opposite the magnificent Shanivar Wada, almost hidden from the world passing by, is an extremely old flight of stairs. Surrounded by residential buildings and old structures, these stairs …  ( 14 min )
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    3 More Reasons Why I’m Not Buying Your Self-Published Book
    Sort these mistakes and you might find people start buying it Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
    Is it Quality or Quantity That Comes First in Writing?
    After this, you’ll likely put an end to debating this. Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »  ( 8 min )
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    Chatbot censorship in China
    "Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem"    By Stephen McDonell, BBC, 1 day ago It seems that Ernie's favorite response is "Let's talk about something else", particularly when you ask it a "difficult" question. For example, Ernie seemed baffled by the question: "Why is Xi Jinping not attending the upcoming G20 meeting?" […]  ( 8 min )
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    We Tested 11 Grill Presses—Five Smashed the Competition
    We smashed a whole lotta foods—burgers, bacon, and sandwiches—to find the best grill presses.  ( 31 min )
    12 Beef Chuck Recipes That Make An Affordable Cut Shine
    These beef chuck recipes prove that you can create extraordinarily delicious meals—from comforting stews and soups to barbecue show-stoppers—without having to splurge on expensive cuts like brisket or short ribs  ( 14 min )
    Laugenbrezel (Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzels)
    This Bavarian-style soft pretzel recipe is as straightforward as this kind of recipe gets, yielding six crisp, chewy tender pretzels.  ( 27 min )
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    Metro Transit union members vote to authorize strike
    Plus: St. Paul Public Schools warn families about potential data breach; Food and Drug Administration approves updated COVID-19 vaccine; Minnesota group files lawsuit to keep former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot; and more.  ( 6 min )
    Frey nominates Hennepin County Chief Judge for community safety commissioner role
    If confirmed, Toddrick Barnette, the first person of color elected to the position of chief judge of the state’s largest judicial system in 2020, brings experience as a judge, prosecutor and public defender to the role.  ( 10 min )
    Addressing the mental health needs for Minnesota refugees
    Refugees arrive to the United States following traumatic events that turned their worlds upside down. And when resettling, mental health is often one of the last things people are thinking about.  ( 29 min )
    Thinking about the land with interdisciplinary artist Marlena Myles
    Myles says her approach has a basis in Dakota thought. “I don’t try to limit myself because I don't think that's the way my people lived ever,” she says. “I try not to place boundaries between areas of knowledge."  ( 17 min )
    Inaccurate pandemic-era revenue forecasting might now be in Minnesota’s rearview mirror
    Quarter-after-quarter, starting the spring of 2020, Minnesota's economic and revenue forecasts were off — sometimes way off.  ( 17 min )
    Why there are (still) food lines
    While we’re back to normal in so many ways, normal never worked for too many of our neighbors. Minnesota's food shelves saw 5.5 million visits last year, 2 million more than in 2021.  ( 9 min )
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    Tuesday assorted links
    1. Richmond Fed interview with Melissa Kearney, her new book is great. 2. My William Blair podcast on AI. 3. Thomas Easton Substack on India’s business world. 4. A cognitive theory of policing. 5. A flood of successes for school choice. 6. Model this solve for the equilibrium the polity that is California what else […] The post Tuesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Evolutionist. “many schools will be teaching ... by TWBC In reply to MikeP. The worst governed States are those where ... by Dismalist In reply to Scott H.. The median California voter enjoys that ... by Dismalist In reply to asdf. I see negative comments about choice on ... by Dismalist In reply to asdf. California's problem is the immigrants? ... by Scott H. Plus 10 more...  ( 6 min )
    The shaming of one-parent families
    Matt Yglesias writes: …(continue to be confused by the widespread claim that the elites won’t tell you about this idea) Matt is referring to the two-parent family and the notion that elites will (after some point) lead fairly culturally conservative lives, but preach a more outgoing, tolerant, liberal morality at the social level, a morality […] The post The shaming of one-parent families appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.         Comments In reply to Stan Sitwell. One beggar at the Walmart bus stop ... by Kaleberg In reply to Sure. I have had a fair number of girls tell me ... by steve In reply to Tony. Traditionally everyone involved gets some ... by Kevin In reply to Lord Action. There's usually an underlying mental ... by Kaleberg In reply to Sure. The problem is that it is an expensive ... by Kaleberg Plus 10 more... Related Stories Misandry Did Katrina boost freedom, wreck state capacity, or both? Attitudes toward capitalism (Poland fact of the day)  ( 7 min )
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    Gambling on Options Is Fun
    Also a Sculptor lawsuit, Jamie Dimon on bank capital rules and a 2x levered Bitcoin ETF.  ( 2 min )
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    R User Group Philippines Turns 10
    The R User Group-Philippines (RUG–PH) celebrated its 10th anniversary on the 16th of August. The group marked the occasion with its first physical event since the pandemic, and it highlighted... Continue reading: R User Group Philippines Turns 10
    How Open Source (R and Shiny) Is Transforming Processes in the Pharmaceutical Industry
    At the 2023 R/Basel event, we noticed a number of speakers and participants who were keen to share or gather knowledge about the use of R and Shiny technologies in many diverse processes of the pharmaceutical industry. From ShinyConf to event’s like useR!’s R/Basel, professionals in the ... Continue reading: How Open Source (R and Shiny) Is Transforming Processes in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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    Using forecasts to estimate individual variances
    Someone who would like to remain anonymous writes: I’m a student during the school year, but am working in industry this summer. I am currently attempting to overhaul my company’s model of retail demand. We advise suppliers to national retailers, … Continue reading →  ( 15 min )
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    An Epidemic of the “Epidemic of Loneliness,” Part 1: There Probably is No Epidemic and It May Not Be Loneliness
    Experts tell us that we are experiencing an “epidemic of loneliness.” This metaphor is all over the media[1]; the Surgeon General repeatedly warns us of it[2]; Hillary Clinton blames it for MAGA mania; meme entrepreneurs establish loneliness institutes and propose loneliness legislation; and some voices urge a U.K.-style Department of Loneliness. Why has there been […]  ( 21 min )
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    The Retraction Watch Database becomes completely open – and RW becomes far more sustainable
    Today is a very big day for Retraction Watch and The Center For Scientific Integrity, our parent non-profit. Bear with me while I explain, starting with some history. When Adam Marcus and I launched Retraction Watch in 2010, we envisioned it as a journalism blog that would break stories no one else was covering, and … Continue reading The Retraction Watch Database becomes completely open – and RW becomes far more sustainable  ( 9 min )

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    Not Recommended: Why Current Content Recommendation Systems Fail Us
    Recommendation systems paint a wonderful picture: The system automatically gets to know you and caters to your preferences. And that is indeed what happens except that the picture is warped. Warping happens for three reasons. The first is that humans want more than immediate gratification. However, the ... Read More »  ( 7 min )

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    Losing the plot while stacking up the bars
    Kaiser looks at an infographic about dirty American cities.  ( 8 min )

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    I have been killing off the honeybee population and I have been doing a great job of it
    I have been killing off the honeybee population and I have been doing a great job of it
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    This quick and easy green bean side dish comes together in just minutes with the help of your broiler and some Spanish romesco sauce. https://www.seriouseats.com/dry-fried-green-beans-with-romesco-sauce?taid=6498d533b5f172000141089e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This quick and easy green bean side dish comes together in just minutes with the help of your broiler and some Spanish romesco sauce. seriouseats.com/dry-fried-gr…

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    there is a pattern here
    there is a pattern here
    Trump up 5, DeSantis down 9 since April NBC poll. The indictment does not appear to have hurt Trump among Republican voters — in fact if anything, it has helped!
    Trump up 5, DeSantis down 9 since April NBC poll. The indictment does not appear to have hurt Trump among Republican voters — in fact if anything, it has helped! nitter.net/SteveKornacki/status/1672952793970409473#m
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    Donald Trump isn't a traditional candidate. @amyewalter argues that it is harder for traditional polls or campaigns to find the most compelling case against him. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/why-2024-gop-primary-isnt-2016
    Donald Trump isn't a traditional candidate. @amyewalter argues that it is harder for traditional polls or campaigns to find the most compelling case against him. cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
    In the battle for the Senate, Washington Republicans are touting wounded Army veteran Sam Brown as a top-tier recruit in Nevada. But in-state GOP operatives have lingering doubts, @JessicaTaylor writes. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/nevada-senate/national-gop-eyes-brown-nevada-senate-state-skepticism-lingers
    In the battle for the Senate, Washington Republicans are touting wounded Army veteran Sam Brown as a top-tier recruit in Nevada. But in-state GOP operatives have lingering doubts, @JessicaTaylor writes. cookpolitical.com/analysis/s…
    "The independents who will make the difference in this election are deeply conflicted." @CharlieCookDC explains what keeps them wavering: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/despite-his-legal-perils-trumps-standing-among-independents
    "The independents who will make the difference in this election are deeply conflicted." @CharlieCookDC explains what keeps them wavering: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
    The latest in our state-by-state House series is Iowa, where Republicans start as favorites in all four seats after a clean sweep in 2022. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/iowa-house/2024-house-race-analysis-iowa
    The latest in our state-by-state House series is Iowa, where Republicans start as favorites in all four seats after a clean sweep in 2022. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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    "i would rather eat bull shit than listen to "Mmmbop" " - DRIL
    "i would rather eat bull shit than listen to "Mmmbop" " - DRIL
    R to @dril: Put the ai in a room with me for two seconds and i will teach it true pain. I will have it eating treats out of my hand like a dog
    Put the ai in a room with me for two seconds and i will teach it true pain. I will have it eating treats out of my hand like a dog
    Seeing this shit made me so angry i kicked the space under my computer desk hard enough to make my penis flop out of my shorts .
    Seeing this shit made me so angry i kicked the space under my computer desk hard enough to make my penis flop out of my shorts . nitter.net/nypost/status/1672996211001896963#m
    my nephew has an entirely shaved head except for a "Rat tail" style hairstyle in the back. he is 7'1" & wide. he is wearing my Family Tuxedo
    my nephew has an entirely shaved head except for a "Rat tail" style hairstyle in the back. he is 7'1" & wide. he is wearing my Family Tuxedo
    does any one know any celebs whose time i can waste for 3 hours by letting my nephew pitch something called "NFT Marijuana" to them
    does any one know any celebs whose time i can waste for 3 hours by letting my nephew pitch something called "NFT Marijuana" to them
    they say we got to pay child support when i an on here every day supporting you god damn children with my insightful posts
    they say we got to pay child support when i an on here every day supporting you god damn children with my insightful posts
    toughguy quotes website
    toughguy quotes website
    i dont care if about Candy Crush. If you show it to me on your phone i will throw your phone in the garbage!!!
    i dont care if about Candy Crush. If you show it to me on your phone i will throw your phone in the garbage!!!
    "Hey I saw you form across the room and I wanted to say just this. Remember you are loved. You are important. You are God" - dr. House MD
    "Hey I saw you form across the room and I wanted to say just this. Remember you are loved. You are important. You are God" - dr. House MD
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    Think beyond seafood—creamy, tangy, and briny tartar sauce is good on so many things. https://www.seriouseats.com/tartar-sauce-recipe?taid=6498b90fb5f1720001410364&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Think beyond seafood—creamy, tangy, and briny tartar sauce is good on so many things. seriouseats.com/tartar-sauce…
    Versatile whipped feta cheese can be served as a dip, slathered on toasts and sandwiches, dolloped into soups, and more. https://www.seriouseats.com/whipped-feta-dip?taid=6498aae7aea4d200017cdb6f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Versatile whipped feta cheese can be served as a dip, slathered on toasts and sandwiches, dolloped into soups, and more. seriouseats.com/whipped-feta…
    Chicken breast's tendency to dry out has given it a bad reputation. But cooked properly, it can be juicy and flavorful. Here's how to treat it right. https://www.seriouseats.com/chicken-breast-recipes?taid=64989cd4aea4d200017cd85b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Chicken breast's tendency to dry out has given it a bad reputation. But cooked properly, it can be juicy and flavorful. Here's how to treat it right. seriouseats.com/chicken-brea…
    Skip the booze and cool off with these 17 nonalcoholic drink recipes. https://www.seriouseats.com/nonalcoholic-summer-drinks?taid=649880b6b021230001d20cdc&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Skip the booze and cool off with these 17 nonalcoholic drink recipes. seriouseats.com/nonalcoholic…
    Puffy yeast-raised pita bread, perfect for splitting and filling with your choice of ingredients, is easy to make at home. https://www.seriouseats.com/perfect-pita-bread-recipe?taid=649872a5b5f172000140f6fc&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Puffy yeast-raised pita bread, perfect for splitting and filling with your choice of ingredients, is easy to make at home. seriouseats.com/perfect-pita…
    You've got to try Spain's custardy, crunchy, and creamy way to turn toast into a decadent treat. https://www.seriouseats.com/torrijas-caramelizadas-spanish-french-toast?taid=6498567e3fba3a0001970df4&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    You've got to try Spain's custardy, crunchy, and creamy way to turn toast into a decadent treat. seriouseats.com/torrijas-car…
    Chicken piccata takes a beloved food—pan-fried chicken cutlets—and tops it with a simple but luxurious lemon-butter pan sauce. https://www.seriouseats.com/chicken-piccata-italian-fried-cutlet-recipe?taid=6498486c3fba3a0001970bc8&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Chicken piccata takes a beloved food—pan-fried chicken cutlets—and tops it with a simple but luxurious lemon-butter pan sauce. seriouseats.com/chicken-picc…
    Guasacaca is the Venezuelan answer to guacamole, but with a brighter, tangier flavor. https://www.seriouseats.com/guasacaca-recipe?taid=64982c5529f1610001794328&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Guasacaca is the Venezuelan answer to guacamole, but with a brighter, tangier flavor. seriouseats.com/guasacaca-re…
    What's the best substitute for buttermilk? We put a handful of common recommendations to the test. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-substitute-buttermilk?taid=649791a2b5f17200018b3a8c&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    What's the best substitute for buttermilk? We put a handful of common recommendations to the test. seriouseats.com/how-to-subst…
    From Korean fire chicken to Canadian poutine, our favorite snacks from around the world that are perfect for setting out for game day. https://www.seriouseats.com/savory-snacks-international?taid=649783a694a2e600017967bd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    From Korean fire chicken to Canadian poutine, our favorite snacks from around the world that are perfect for setting out for game day. seriouseats.com/savory-snack…
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    Genuinely the first record my parents bought me 😀 “I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will”
    Genuinely the first record my parents bought me 😀 “I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will”
    RT by @SwissRamble: Enjoying Brandon Flowers with Elton John. #Glastonbury
    Enjoying Brandon Flowers with Elton John. #Glastonbury
    RT by @SwissRamble: Elton John, 1973
    Elton John, 1973
    Blown away by how good Chrissie Hynde sounded yesterday. Effortlessly cool ❤️
    Blown away by how good Chrissie Hynde sounded yesterday. Effortlessly cool ❤️
    I never knew that I needed Rick Astley and Blossoms covering The Smiths, but yesterday's set was absolutely joyous 👊
    I never knew that I needed Rick Astley and Blossoms covering The Smiths, but yesterday's set was absolutely joyous 👊
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    Two rival theories about the basis of perception went head-to-head in a series of neuroscience experiments, but advocates of the "losing" idea aren't conceding yet. https://scim.ag/37Q
    Two rival theories about the basis of perception went head-to-head in a series of neuroscience experiments, but advocates of the "losing" idea aren't conceding yet. scim.ag/37Q
    The idea behind thermal batteries is to feed surplus wind or solar electricity to a heating element, which boosts the temperature of a liquid metal bath or a graphite block to several thousand degrees. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/37K
    The idea behind thermal batteries is to feed surplus wind or solar electricity to a heating element, which boosts the temperature of a liquid metal bath or a graphite block to several thousand degrees. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/37K  ( 1 min )
    Bizarre six-legged creatures and other “surprising discoveries” are beginning to clarify evolution after the Biological Big Bang. https://scim.ag/37F
    Bizarre six-legged creatures and other “surprising discoveries” are beginning to clarify evolution after the Biological Big Bang. scim.ag/37F
    Soot from deadly Australian bushfires in 2019–20 may have tipped the world into a surprise La Niña. https://scim.ag/37z
    Soot from deadly Australian bushfires in 2019–20 may have tipped the world into a surprise La Niña. scim.ag/37z
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    A hybrid nanofiber gel described in @ScienceAdvances could act as an artificial scaffold for regenerating neural connections after spinal cord injury. https://scim.ag/37M
    A hybrid nanofiber gel described in @ScienceAdvances could act as an artificial scaffold for regenerating neural connections after spinal cord injury. scim.ag/37M
    Crops grown without sunlight could help feed astronauts bound for Mars, and someday supplement dinner plates on Earth. Learn more in this @NewsfromScience feature: https://scim.ag/37H
    Crops grown without sunlight could help feed astronauts bound for Mars, and someday supplement dinner plates on Earth. @NewsfromScience feature: scim.ag/37H
    Despite the importance of nonhuman primates, reference genomes have been sequenced in <10% of species. A new Science study presents high-quality reference genomes for 27 primate species, adding to available resources. https://scim.ag/37C #PrimateGenomes
    Despite the importance of nonhuman primates, reference genomes have been sequenced in <10% of species. scim.ag/37C #PrimateGenomes
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    David Wates has left Wycombe Wanderers after nine years to become Lead Physical Performance Coach @QPR Move reunites him with QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth, with whom he worked at Wycombe. #QPR https://trainingground.guru/bulletin-board
    David Wates has left Wycombe Wanderers after nine years to become Lead Physical Performance Coach @QPR #QPR trainingground.guru/bulletin…
    "I still get jokes about the Green Party thing, but I just lost faith in the two big parties. We lack leaders with empathy and emotional intelligence." Russell Martin https://trainingground.guru/articles/russell-martin-people,-purpose-(and-possession)-at-mk-dons
    "I still get jokes about the Green Party thing, but I just lost faith in the two big parties. We lack leaders with empathy and emotional intelligence." trainingground.guru/articles…
    Good message for Southampton fans here... "The more hard times you’ve been through, the more potential for beauty" ~ Russell Martin https://trainingground.guru/articles/russell-martin-people,-purpose-(and-possession)-at-mk-dons
    Good message for Southampton fans here... trainingground.guru/articles…
    "It started by reading this book (The Buddha, Geoff and Me), which is about a guy who’s at a low point and meets Geoff. No-one would realise that Geoff practices Buddhism - he smokes, he drinks and is just a good guy." Russell Martin #SaintsFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/russell-martin-people,-purpose-(and-possession)-at-mk-dons
    "It started by reading this book (The Buddha, Geoff and Me), which is about a guy who’s at a low point and meets Geoff. No-one would realise that Geoff practices Buddhism - he smokes, he drinks and is just a good guy." #SaintsFC trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: There’s a time we all have in our careers where you need someone to come off a bench and give you some help…slightly more difficult when you are on a public stage but how wonderful to see so many people step in to help 👌
    There’s a time we all have in our careers where you need someone to come off a bench and give you some help…slightly more difficult when you are on a public stage but how wonderful to see so many people step in to help 👌 nitter.net/BBCR1/status/1672738119064645632#m
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    Assuming the misconduct accusations in the "LLM aces MIT paper" are true, why does MIT allow so many dodgy clout chasers to be adjunct faculty?
    Assuming the misconduct accusations in the "LLM aces MIT paper" are true, why does MIT allow so many dodgy clout chasers to be adjunct faculty?  ( 1 min )
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    Import coffee prices declined 2.6 percent for year ended May 2023, following large increases https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/import-coffee-prices-declined-2-6-percent-for-year-ended-may-2023-following-large-increases.htm #BLSdata
    Import coffee prices declined 2.6 percent for year ended May 2023, following large increases bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/import… #BLSdata
    There are projected to be 146,400 librarians in the year 2031! Stop by our booth today at #ALAAC23 to learn more about our career resources or check out our Occupational Outlook Handbook at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/librarians.htm#tab-1
    There are projected to be 146,400 librarians in the year 2031! Stop by our booth today at #ALAAC23 to learn more about our career resources or check out our Occupational Outlook Handbook at bls.gov/ooh/education-traini…
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    RT by @tetraduzione: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR #COLT2023 many authors are not able to make it to this year's COLT due to visa issues. as we are trying to avoid virtual presentations, these authors need to find someone who can present their talks / posters. pls sign up if you can help!!
    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR #COLT2023 many authors are not able to make it to this year's COLT due to visa issues. as we are trying to avoid virtual presentations, these authors need to find someone who can present their talks / posters. pls sign up if you can help!!
    "And no, GPT-4 cannot get an MIT degree"
    "And no, GPT-4 cannot get an MIT degree" nitter.net/sauhaarda/status/1672714475659722754#m
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    The greyhound racing industry has been implicated in the rise of drug resistance in hookworms—which can infect dogs and humans https://trib.al/fVyoe2Y
    The greyhound racing industry has been implicated in the rise of drug resistance in hookworms—which can infect dogs and humans trib.al/fVyoe2Y
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    Get your tickets!! We are on our way!! @OldNatlCentre @LennyMarcusNYC @CookieHull it’s a stone cold blast!!
    Get your tickets!! We are on our way!! @OldNatlCentre @LennyMarcusNYC @CookieHull it’s a stone cold blast!!
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Bruno Fernandes led the Premier League for: 🧙‍♂️ Chances created 🥅 xG assisted 🤝 Chances created for a specific teammate But he 'only' ended up with eight assists. So... 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐭𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬? ✍️ @RyanRyanBenson
    Bruno Fernandes led the Premier League for: @RyanRyanBenson  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Thanks Elon, really great stuff
    Thanks Elon, really great stuff

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    Talk about throwing someone under the bus! Even the non-godfathers of AI are at war.
    Talk about throwing someone under the bus! Even the non-godfathers of AI are at war. nitter.net/NeilDeshmukh/status/1672714015133544449#m
    The godfathers of AI have always been at war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlXzufEk-2E
    The godfathers of AI have always been at war. piped.video/watch?v=mlXzufEk…
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    Brewing hot drip coffee directly onto ice is one of the best ways to make iced coffee, and it couldn't be easier. https://www.seriouseats.com/japanese-style-iced-coffee?taid=6497677f94a2e60001796221&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Brewing hot drip coffee directly onto ice is one of the best ways to make iced coffee, and it couldn't be easier. seriouseats.com/japanese-sty…
    While often made with pork, the French spread called rillettes is even more elegant (and easy) to make with salmon. https://www.seriouseats.com/salmon-rillettes-recipe?taid=6497597494a2e6000179602e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    While often made with pork, the French spread called rillettes is even more elegant (and easy) to make with salmon. seriouseats.com/salmon-rille…
    Our favorite tips for elevating boxed brownies to a level you didn’t even think was possible. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-make-box-brownies-better-7229778?taid=64974b5929f161000179248a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Our favorite tips for elevating boxed brownies to a level you didn’t even think was possible. seriouseats.com/how-to-make-…
    These thin and lacy cookies are oh-so-slightly crisp around the edges, with chewy middles that are nutty and rich. https://www.seriouseats.com/lacy-brown-butter-and-ricotta-cookies?taid=64972f3a29f1610001791d9b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    These thin and lacy cookies are oh-so-slightly crisp around the edges, with chewy middles that are nutty and rich. seriouseats.com/lacy-brown-b…
    Queso fresco is a delicious, milky, fresh cheese that is a breeze to make. It doesn't melt, so it's a great cheese for grilling in cubes or slices, and is awesome crumbled over soups or salads. https://www.seriouseats.com/queso-fresco-easy-cheese-recipe?taid=64972138aea4d200017c7751&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Queso fresco is a delicious, milky, fresh cheese that is a breeze to make. It doesn't melt, so it's a great cheese for grilling in cubes or slices, and is awesome crumbled over soups or salads. seriouseats.com/queso-fresco…
    Peeling and slicing mangoes can be tricky: They're slippery, the pit is awkward, and the skin doesn't want to peel from the fruit easily. Here's the best way to do it neatly. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-cut-a-mango?taid=6497050fb021230001d1c93f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Peeling and slicing mangoes can be tricky: They're slippery, the pit is awkward, and the skin doesn't want to peel from the fruit easily. Here's the best way to do it neatly. seriouseats.com/how-to-cut-a…
    This is how you make fettuccine Alfredo like the Romans. It's an incredibly simple and quick dish with only a few key ingredients: pasta, butter, and cheese. https://www.seriouseats.com/fettuccine-alfredo-sauce-italian-pasta-recipe?taid=6496f6f93fba3a0001604875&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This is how you make fettuccine Alfredo like the Romans. It's an incredibly simple and quick dish with only a few key ingredients: pasta, butter, and cheese. seriouseats.com/fettuccine-a…
    Here’s why we seriously advise against bamboo cutting boards—and what to buy instead (with tested recommendations). https://www.seriouseats.com/are-bamboo-cutting-boards-good-7511304?taid=6496dadcb021230001d1ba95&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Here’s why we seriously advise against bamboo cutting boards—and what to buy instead (with tested recommendations). seriouseats.com/are-bamboo-c…
    An improved setup for skewers brings these grilled wings closer to the heat, while a marinade based on Turkish hot pepper paste infuses them with roasted-chili flavor. https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-turkish-wings-recipe?taid=6496402294a2e600019fd4f7&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    An improved setup for skewers brings these grilled wings closer to the heat, while a marinade based on Turkish hot pepper paste infuses them with roasted-chili flavor. seriouseats.com/grilled-turk…
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    Prigozhin is going to Belarus, where he will live on a big farm in the country and play all day with the other hot dog salesmen.
    Prigozhin is going to Belarus, where he will live on a big farm in the country and play all day with the other hot dog salesmen. nitter.net/DanielBerman2/status/1672702894523535361#m
    RT by @losthunderlads: All crime is legal 6pm - 8am.
    All crime is legal 6pm - 8am.
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    Galeev rises to the occasion, as we all knew he would:
    Galeev rises to the occasion, as we all knew he would: nitter.net/kamilkazani/status/1672587528413519872#m
    RT by @losthunderlads: Cable networks: I’m a longtime Russia & Ukraine expert available for interviews. Sample opinion: “This shit is seriously fucked up, there’s no telling what is going to happen, that’s for fucking sure.”
    Cable networks: I’m a longtime Russia & Ukraine expert available for interviews. Sample opinion: “This shit is seriously fucked up, there’s no telling what is going to happen, that’s for fucking sure.”
    RT by @losthunderlads: You’re laughing? A bald hot dog salesman named Yevgeny who’s also a billionaire is trying to kill a slightly less bald billionaire he used to work for with a 25,000-man mercenary force and you’re laughing?
    You’re laughing? A bald hot dog salesman named Yevgeny who’s also a billionaire is trying to kill a slightly less bald billionaire he used to work for with a 25,000-man mercenary force and you’re laughing?
    RT by @losthunderlads: the classic "hot dog salesman to supermarket mogul to mercenary army" arc
    the classic "hot dog salesman to supermarket mogul to mercenary army" arc
    I sampled some RC Cola a few weeks ago. It wasn't bad, but I will always be a Protestant.
    I sampled some RC Cola a few weeks ago. It wasn't bad, but I will always be a Protestant. nitter.net/Super70sSports/status/1672392725222637569#m
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    Scientists have delineated how a biochemical modification enables macrophages to neutralize and clear out the bacterium responsible for #tuberculosis–a discovery that could facilitate therapeutic research for this widespread health burden. @SciSignal https://scim.ag/37y
    Scientists have delineated how a biochemical modification enables macrophages to neutralize and clear out the bacterium responsible for #tuberculosis–a discovery that could facilitate therapeutic research for this widespread health burden. @SciSignal scim.ag/37y
    "Absurd statements … are a trap for scientists." Scientists shouldn’t debate gaslighters, argues @hholdenthorp in a new Editor's Blog post. https://scim.ag/37t
    "Absurd statements … are a trap for scientists." @hholdenthorp in a new Editor's Blog post. scim.ag/37t
    Artificial light at night has variable and complex impacts on plants and animals, disrupting entire ecosystems, according to a new #ScienceReview. https://scim.ag/37k #LightPollution
    Artificial light at night has variable and complex impacts on plants and animals, disrupting entire ecosystems, according to a new #ScienceReview. scim.ag/37k #LightPollution
    New @SciSignal research in rodents deciphers how infections with #SARSCoV2 in the lungs generate systemic antiviral responses—and suggests that these responses may help limit the virus from spreading to other organs. #COVID19 https://scim.ag/37f
    New @SciSignal research in rodents deciphers how infections with #SARSCoV2 in the lungs generate systemic antiviral responses—and suggests that these responses may help limit the virus from spreading to other organs. #COVID19 scim.ag/37f
    Rats enjoy music at the same beat as humans, according to a @ScienceAdvances study, hinting at inherent neural processing across species. Learn more: https://scim.ag/37d
    Rats enjoy music at the same beat as humans, according to a @ScienceAdvances study, hinting at inherent neural processing across species. scim.ag/37d
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    Last year, a seagrass meadow stemming from a single hybrid plant extended its reach across more than 180 kilometers—an area the size of Washington, D.C. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/37v
    Last year, a seagrass meadow stemming from a single hybrid plant extended its reach across more than 180 kilometers—an area the size of Washington, D.C. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/37v
    A technique based on #AI can translate brain scans into words and sentences. https://scim.ag/37q
    A technique based on #AI can translate brain scans into words and sentences. scim.ag/37q
    An analysis of the oldest human remains found in Puerto Rico shed light on the lives and rituals of the island’s early inhabitants. https://scim.ag/37h
    An analysis of the oldest human remains found in Puerto Rico shed light on the lives and rituals of the island’s early inhabitants. scim.ag/37h
    The discovery may explain how the widespread soil-dwelling microorganisms, which otherwise rely on an exhausting wriggle to move, ended up around the world today. https://scim.ag/37g
    The discovery may explain how the widespread soil-dwelling microorganisms, which otherwise rely on an exhausting wriggle to move, ended up around the world today. scim.ag/37g
    A new survey shows few societies are pulling out of U.S. states affected by abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ+ laws, but many are implementing safety measures for their members. https://scim.ag/37e
    A new survey shows few societies are pulling out of U.S. states affected by abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ+ laws, but many are implementing safety measures for their members. scim.ag/37e
    Surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, who was once hailed as a pioneer of stem cell medicine, was found guilty of gross assault against three of his patients today and sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison by an appeals court in Stockholm. https://scim.ag/37c
    Surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, who was once hailed as a pioneer of stem cell medicine, was found guilty of gross assault against three of his patients today and sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison by an appeals court in Stockholm. scim.ag/37c
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    Heat waves kill more people than any other type of severe weather in the U.S. And climate change is making them more frequent and unpredictable https://trib.al/gaAMMXn
    Heat waves kill more people than any other type of severe weather in the U.S. And climate change is making them more frequent and unpredictable trib.al/gaAMMXn
    To better understand early pregnancy loss without using actual human embryos, scientists employed stem cells to create models that mimic this stage of development https://trib.al/myjLXAa
    To better understand early pregnancy loss without using actual human embryos, scientists employed stem cells to create models that mimic this stage of development trib.al/myjLXAa
    It takes a lot of water and energy to make negronis, manhattans and margaritas. Could we do with less ice? https://trib.al/aAI30uz
    It takes a lot of water and energy to make negronis, manhattans and margaritas. Could we do with less ice? trib.al/aAI30uz
    Physicists knew black holes eventually disappear particle by particle. Now they think everything else does, too https://trib.al/Bbb2hPY
    Physicists knew black holes eventually disappear particle by particle. Now they think everything else does, too trib.al/Bbb2hPY
    Experts explain why tick-borne illnesses are increasing in the U.S. and offer tips to prevent bites https://trib.al/8XOA57P
    Experts explain why tick-borne illnesses are increasing in the U.S. and offer tips to prevent bites trib.al/8XOA57P
    The Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade is impacting health care well beyond abortion in states that have banned the practice https://trib.al/PouousS
    The Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade is impacting health care well beyond abortion in states that have banned the practice trib.al/PouousS
    Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, emitting more of the known carcinogen than present in secondhand smoke, according to a new study. https://trib.al/JO1HH5U
    Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, emitting more of the known carcinogen than present in secondhand smoke, according to a new study. trib.al/JO1HH5U
    Nearly 100 years ago a young astronomer named Cecilia Payne changed the way we see the stars in the sky because she was able to look into their burning heart and see something no one else ever had https://trib.al/IN4tlA6
    Nearly 100 years ago a young astronomer named Cecilia Payne changed the way we see the stars in the sky because she was able to look into their burning heart and see something no one else ever had trib.al/IN4tlA6
    Magnetic fields help to explain why some stars are spinning more slowly than astronomers thought they should https://trib.al/rpY5qku
    Magnetic fields help to explain why some stars are spinning more slowly than astronomers thought they should trib.al/rpY5qku
    The coin rotation paradox flummoxed SAT test writers even though we encounter this math problem every day https://trib.al/2Q1ygVQ
    The coin rotation paradox flummoxed SAT test writers even though we encounter this math problem every day trib.al/2Q1ygVQ
    Your body has a secret cooling method, and scientists explain how to use it https://trib.al/dtN3TgR
    Your body has a secret cooling method, and scientists explain how to use it trib.al/dtN3TgR
    Researchers found high levels of the carcinogen benzene in California and Colorado homes that used gas stoves https://trib.al/zpSs1di
    Researchers found high levels of the carcinogen benzene in California and Colorado homes that used gas stoves trib.al/zpSs1di
    The drug metformin cut long COVID risk by 41 percent in both people who were overweight and those with obesity. https://trib.al/pp7M4ta
    The drug metformin cut long COVID risk by 41 percent in both people who were overweight and those with obesity. trib.al/pp7M4ta
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    people who take loud facetime calls in the subway deserve to be put in the titan submersible
    people who take loud facetime calls in the subway deserve to be put in the titan submersible
    R to @gelliottmorris: that is, of course, if you’re trying to be a huge nerd about this. in reality it’s simply just wise not to get in a submersible tube controlled by a fucking video game controller
    that is, of course, if you’re trying to be a huge nerd about this. in reality it’s simply just wise not to get in a submersible tube controlled by a fucking video game controller
    R to @gelliottmorris: scenario is $1bn upon resurfacing. we play the odds by assuming the worst-case scenario (death): titan had been to the titanic 3 times, so you have a 3/4 chance of getting $1bn and a 1/4 chance of being crushed to death, conditional on failure. it is not logical to take the risk
    scenario is $1bn upon resurfacing. we play the odds by assuming the worst-case scenario (death): titan had been to the titanic 3 times, so you have a 3/4 chance of getting $1bn and a 1/4 chance of being crushed to death, conditional on failure. it is not logical to take the risk
    R to @gelliottmorris: [amount of happiness i could buy with a billion dollars relative to happiness today] < [amount of happiness i would lose by being crushed to death by approx. 400 atm of pressure]
    [amount of happiness i could buy with a billion dollars relative to happiness today] < [amount of happiness i would lose by being crushed to death by approx. 400 atm of pressure]
    you could not have paid me enough money to go in the titanic sub
    you could not have paid me enough money to go in the titanic sub
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    Women in Engineering: giving Porsche 911s the ‘ultimate’ makeover https://go.nature.com/3NI8uKf
    Women in Engineering: giving Porsche 911s the ‘ultimate’ makeover go.nature.com/3NI8uKf
    Health-equity work requires thinking about strengths and assets instead of just disadvantages, says @DrAlethaMaybank https://go.nature.com/3qZfR84
    Health-equity work requires thinking about strengths and assets instead of just disadvantages, says @DrAlethaMaybank go.nature.com/3qZfR84
    Women in engineering: using hydrology to manage Jordan’s scarce water https://go.nature.com/46dLP0J
    Women in engineering: using hydrology to manage Jordan’s scarce water go.nature.com/46dLP0J
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    We just landed in Nashville!! What here in your city!! Come through tonight at the Polk Theater at 7pm!
    We just landed in Nashville!! What here in your city!! Come through tonight at the Polk Theater at 7pm!
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Best Free Transfers The end of June is approaching, which means all over Europe, players are nearing the end of their contracts. We picked 11 of the best options that your club could sign for nothing this summer. 🆓🆓🆓 https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/11-best-players-available-free-transfer-2023/
    Best Free Transfers theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/11…  ( 1 min )
    Transfer Questions — How to replace Rice and Kane? — Who should Man Utd sign at centre-back? — Is Tonali good value for Newcastle? We used our Opta Player Radars to find out ⬇️ https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/opta-player-radars-answering-five-questions/
    Transfer Questions theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/op…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Why Everyone Wants Moises Caicedo 💰 🔵 Outstanding defensive numbers 🔵 Press resistant on the ball 🔵 A box-to-box machine We profile one of the most sought-after Premier League midfielders 📊👇
    Why Everyone Wants Moises Caicedo 💰 🔵 Outstanding defensive numbers 🔵 Press resistant on the ball 🔵 A box-to-box machine We profile one of the most sought-after Premier League midfielders 📊👇
    Bayern Munich are apparently going striker shopping this summer in an attempt to finally replace the goals of Robert Lewandowski. 💶⚽️ ✍️@DavidSegar_ has taken a look at the forwards being linked to see who might be the best fit at the Allianz Arena. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/which-striker-should-bayern-sign-to-replace-lewandowski/
    Bayern Munich are apparently going striker shopping this summer in an attempt to finally replace the goals of Robert Lewandowski. 💶⚽️ @DavidSegar_ has taken a look at the forwards being linked to see who might be the best fit at the Allianz Arena. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/wh…
    ✅ Overperformance compared to xG in attack ✅ Overperformance compared to XGOT in defence ✅ Second-oldest average starting XI in the Premier League last season Is what Marco Silva is doing at Fulham sustainable? https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/marco-silva-fulham-overperforming-ageing-sustainable/
    ✅ Overperformance compared to xG in attack theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ma…
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    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! https://www.bls.gov/opub/update.htm
    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! bls.gov/opub/update.htm
    Ready to see our new set of posters for educators? Stop by our booth at #ALAAC23 for a special preview! What occupations do you think were featured for Social Studies, Reading, and Math classroom? Hint: https://www.bls.gov/k12/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
    Ready to see our new set of posters for educators? Stop by our booth at #ALAAC23 for a special preview! What occupations do you think were featured for Social Studies, Reading, and Math classroom? Hint: bls.gov/k12/students/careers…
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    Saw Tom Grennan live in a small club in Zürich three months ago. Great to see him absolutely killing it at Glasto 👊
    Saw Tom Grennan live in a small club in Zürich three months ago. Great to see him absolutely killing it at Glasto 👊
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: it’s really good that twitter is killing beloved bot accounts like possum every hour but is keeping those shitty pepe meme ai text bots. i think that’s actually awesome
    it’s really good that twitter is killing beloved bot accounts like possum every hour but is keeping those shitty pepe meme ai text bots. i think that’s actually awesome
    R to @pixelatedboat:
    No content preview
    If you can get an invite, come over to bluesky. It’s like twitter except they don’t make you look at this shit
    If you can get an invite, come over to bluesky. It’s like twitter except they don’t make you look at this shit
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    RT by @tetraduzione: "LLM understands X" is very different from: "LLM can answer correctly some questions that involve X" which is in turn very different from: "with the right prompt we can get the LLM to answer correctly some questions that involve X"
    "LLM understands X" is very different from: "LLM can answer correctly some questions that involve X" which is in turn very different from: "with the right prompt we can get the LLM to answer correctly some questions that involve X"
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    prison games
    prison games
    R to @dril: let it roll
    let it roll
    putin has pooped the wrong diaper
    putin has pooped the wrong diaper  ( 1 min )
    "they already found the submarine" They found a false submarine
    "they already found the submarine" They found a false submarine  ( 1 min )
    "you post about girls asses while people are dying in a submarine. Really normal" i will post about Girls asses as the sun engulfs the earth
    "you post about girls asses while people are dying in a submarine. Really normal" i will post about Girls asses as the sun engulfs the earth  ( 1 min )
    if cheese cake factory did not want me crusing for girls asses they would not have put the wine bar in there
    if cheese cake factory did not want me crusing for girls asses they would not have put the wine bar in there
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    Wagner did what?!
    Wagner did what?!

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    RT by @pixelatedboat: I really want everyone to pivot back from video. I fucking hate video. Do not ever make me watch a video just to obtain information. Making me watch a video instead of giving me text I can read is an act of violence against me specifically. When will it end.
    I really want everyone to pivot back from video. I fucking hate video. Do not ever make me watch a video just to obtain information. Making me watch a video instead of giving me text I can read is an act of violence against me specifically. When will it end.
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    end of an era! good mems
    end of an era! good mems
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    Exclusive: Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology are denying anonymous reports in the media that they were the first #COVID19 patients. https://scim.ag/37b
    Exclusive: Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology are denying anonymous reports in the media that they were the first #COVID19 patients. scim.ag/37b
    Scientists have discovered a marine organism that’s not just invulnerable to microplastics, it may have a way to eliminate them—literally. https://scim.ag/37a
    Scientists have discovered a marine organism that’s not just invulnerable to microplastics, it may have a way to eliminate them—literally. scim.ag/37a
    An MIT class exercise shows how easily #AI tools can be used to order a bioweapon. https://scim.ag/377
    An MIT class exercise shows how easily #AI tools can be used to order a bioweapon. scim.ag/377
    Humans have long seen themselves mirrored in other primates, with apes’ social behavior and cognitive abilities shedding light on our own. Now, two international teams have stared deeper into the mirror. https://scim.ag/374
    Humans have long seen themselves mirrored in other primates, with apes’ social behavior and cognitive abilities shedding light on our own. scim.ag/374
    University officials are hoping Air Force’s initial 5-year, $90 million investment will help Howard become the first historically Black institution to ascend to the top ranks of the nation’s research universities. https://scim.ag/36Z
    University officials are hoping Air Force’s initial 5-year, $90 million investment will help Howard become the first historically Black institution to ascend to the top ranks of the nation’s research universities. scim.ag/36Z
    A new technique used to pick up ripples from nuclear blasts could also monitor earthquakes and eruptions. https://scim.ag/36P
    A new technique used to pick up ripples from nuclear blasts could also monitor earthquakes and eruptions. scim.ag/36P
    “It's a real feat of biological engineering.” #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/36L
    “It's a real feat of biological engineering.” #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/36L
    A new study suggests fear of society’s downfall stems from negative media and biased memory. https://scim.ag/36E
    A new study suggests fear of society’s downfall stems from negative media and biased memory. scim.ag/36E
    RT by @NewsfromScience: A compound in jagua fruit called genipin reacts with glycine to form a long, stable polymer that creates a coveted blue. Learn more in this @NewsfromScience feature: https://scim.ag/36A
    A compound in jagua fruit called genipin reacts with glycine to form a long, stable polymer that creates a coveted blue. @NewsfromScience feature: scim.ag/36A
    The scalloped hammerhead may be the only fish to employ this strategy during deep dives, keeping chilly water out of its body. https://scim.ag/36w
    The scalloped hammerhead may be the only fish to employ this strategy during deep dives, keeping chilly water out of its body. scim.ag/36w
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    Research shows that disrupting the body's circadian rhythm raises cancer risk, and resetting it may bring that risk down https://trib.al/jvJMC2e
    Research shows that disrupting the body's circadian rhythm raises cancer risk, and resetting it may bring that risk down trib.al/jvJMC2e
    Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest that TRAPPIST-1 c, the second world in a seven-planet system, lacks an atmosphere https://trib.al/xPe1kvo
    Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest that TRAPPIST-1 c, the second world in a seven-planet system, lacks an atmosphere trib.al/xPe1kvo
    Record ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are causing storms to form much farther east than usual https://trib.al/YZ5HjRW
    Record ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are causing storms to form much farther east than usual trib.al/YZ5HjRW
    The Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade is impacting health care well beyond abortion in states that have banned the practice https://trib.al/ZmTyQkv
    The Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade is impacting health care well beyond abortion in states that have banned the practice trib.al/ZmTyQkv
    RT by @sciam: In my latest for @sciam, I look into the National Bridge Inventory database to answer the question: “Where are the worst bridges in the U.S.?”
    In my latest for @sciam, I look into the National Bridge Inventory database to answer the question: “Where are the worst bridges in the U.S.?” nitter.net/sciam/status/1672228008776826881#m
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    📨 Get the world of science delivered to your inbox every weekday. #ScienceAdviser is launching soon, featuring news and research, exclusive reporting and analysis, editor’s curation of recommended reading, and revolving daily segments. http://scim.ag/ScienceAdviser #newsletter
    📨 Get the world of science delivered to your inbox every weekday. #ScienceAdviser is launching soon, featuring news and research, exclusive reporting and analysis, editor’s curation of recommended reading, and revolving daily segments. scim.ag/ScienceAdviser #newsletter
    Honey bees perfect their waggle dances by learning from their elders. 🐝 Learn more during #NationalPollinatorsMonth. https://scim.ag/373
    Honey bees perfect their waggle dances by learning from their elders. 🐝 #NationalPollinatorsMonth. scim.ag/373
    Lunge feeding—a common foraging technique of humpbacks and other rorqual whales characterized by rapid underwater lunges to capture dense patches of prey—is energy efficient even when prey is sparse, according to a new analysis in @ScienceAdvances. https://scim.ag/36W
    Lunge feeding—a common foraging technique of humpbacks and other rorqual whales characterized by rapid underwater lunges to capture dense patches of prey—is energy efficient even when prey is sparse, according to a new analysis in @ScienceAdvances. scim.ag/36W
    How does a mussel shell open and shut easily and without damage for hundreds of thousands of cycles during the bivalve’s lifetime? The answer lies in a combination of design and materials that resist brittle fracture over time, a new Science study finds. https://scim.ag/36O
    How does a mussel shell open and shut easily and without damage for hundreds of thousands of cycles during the bivalve’s lifetime? scim.ag/36O
    Scientists have uncovered how the spatial arrangement of the kinase PDK1 shapes its substrate specificity—a finding that could inform methods to selectively manipulate PDK1 to target cancer and other disorders. #Biochemistry @SciSignal https://scim.ag/36D
    Scientists have uncovered how the spatial arrangement of the kinase PDK1 shapes its substrate specificity—a finding that could inform methods to selectively manipulate PDK1 to target cancer and other disorders. #Biochemistry @SciSignal scim.ag/36D
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Our work on perforin-2, a pore-forming protein expressed by #DendriticCells to deliver antigens into the cytosol during #CrossPresentation is now out in @ScienceMagazine https://science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adg8802… Huge amount of work from Pablo, in collaboration with @laub_marco & @Pati_Krawczyk
    Our work on perforin-2, a pore-forming protein expressed by #DendriticCells to deliver antigens into the cytosol during #CrossPresentation is now out in @ScienceMagazine science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…… @laub_marco & @Pati_Krawczyk
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Excited to have our latest paper published in @ScienceMagazine. A huge advantage of a 15+ year field experiment is being able to explore treatment effects as background conditions are themselves changing with ongoing climate change.
    Excited to have our latest paper published in @ScienceMagazine. A huge advantage of a 15+ year field experiment is being able to explore treatment effects as background conditions are themselves changing with ongoing climate change. nitter.net/ScienceMagazine/status/1671986471325007872#m
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Today, @Abebab & I have a piece out in @ScienceMagazine on how AI can distort human beliefs. We discuss how psychology interacts with generative AI in problematic ways. 🧵 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adi0248
    Today, @Abebab & I have a piece out in @ScienceMagazine on how AI can distort human beliefs. We discuss how psychology interacts with generative AI in problematic ways. 🧵 science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: New in @sciencemagazine 📣 Muskoxen and caribou slow tundra diversity decline associated with diminishing Arctic sea ice extent during a 15 years period. Led by Eric Post🌟 http://scim.ag/36d
    New in @sciencemagazine 📣 scim.ag/36d
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    Books in brief: The ocean’s engine, and the science of reading https://go.nature.com/3CJeflz
    Books in brief: The ocean’s engine, and the science of reading go.nature.com/3CJeflz
    Update: The FDA has now approved the first gene therapy for Duschenne muscular dystrophy for children aged four and five https://go.nature.com/3NrvzjQ
    Update: The FDA has now approved the first gene therapy for Duschenne muscular dystrophy for children aged four and five go.nature.com/3NrvzjQ
    Women diagnosed since 2010 have a much lower risk of dying from breast cancer than those diagnosed in the 1990s https://go.nature.com/46ijRko
    Women diagnosed since 2010 have a much lower risk of dying from breast cancer than those diagnosed in the 1990s go.nature.com/46ijRko
    Underwater volcano triggered the most intense lightning ever recorded https://go.nature.com/3NnUkxF
    Underwater volcano triggered the most intense lightning ever recorded go.nature.com/3NnUkxF
    Methods inspired by the Japanese paper art kirigami help to create a textile that moves with the body https://go.nature.com/3JmwAbS
    Methods inspired by the Japanese paper art kirigami help to create a textile that moves with the body go.nature.com/3JmwAbS
    Nature research paper: Physiology and diseases of tissue-resident macrophages https://go.nature.com/3NmIN1m
    Nature research paper: Physiology and diseases of tissue-resident macrophages go.nature.com/3NmIN1m
    Nature research paper: Single-cell quantification of ribosome occupancy in early mouse development https://go.nature.com/42QtuDV
    Nature research paper: Single-cell quantification of ribosome occupancy in early mouse development go.nature.com/42QtuDV
    Research briefing: Cholesterol can make surfaces non-stick https://go.nature.com/43XWH1i
    Research briefing: Cholesterol can make surfaces non-stick go.nature.com/43XWH1i
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    Join us in Chicago, IL for the @ALA Conferences 2023 Annual Meeting! Visit our booth, number 1518, in the exhibit hall starting today at 5:30 PM to learn more about #BLSData!
    Join us in Chicago, IL for the @ALA Conferences 2023 Annual Meeting! Visit our booth, number 1518, in the exhibit hall starting today at 5:30 PM to learn more about #BLSData!
    Import coffee prices declined 2.6 percent for year ended May 2023, following large increases https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/import-coffee-prices-declined-2-6-percent-for-year-ended-may-2023-following-large-increases.htm #BLSdata
    Import coffee prices declined 2.6 percent for year ended May 2023, following large increases bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/import… #BLSdata
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Slides of my #ISWS2013 SemWeb Summerschool talk: when you move from a symbolic to a numeric or geometric representation (e.g. embeddings), please keep the semantics. Don't throw out the semantic baby with the symbolic bathwater. https://www.slideshare.net/Frank.van.Harmelen/the-k-in-neurosymbolic-stands-for-knowledge
    Slides of my #ISWS2013 SemWeb Summerschool talk: when you move from a symbolic to a numeric or geometric representation (e.g. embeddings), please keep the semantics. Don't throw out the semantic baby with the symbolic bathwater. slideshare.net/Frank.van.Har…
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    R to @steak_umm: not enough 🥩 in here
    not enough 🥩 in here
    your most used emoji says more about you than an internet quiz ever could
    your most used emoji says more about you than an internet quiz ever could  ( 1 min )
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    R to @beenwrekt: Moore's Law is the least interesting part of this article. https://www.cs.utexas.edu/~fussell/courses/cs352h/papers/moore.pdf
    Moore's Law is the least interesting part of this article. cs.utexas.edu/~fussell/cours…
    Predictions about the technological future often are laughably optimistic. But everything in the intro of Gordon Moore’s 1965 article “Cramming More Components onto Integrated Circuits” came true.
    Predictions about the technological future often are laughably optimistic. But everything in the intro of Gordon Moore’s 1965 article “Cramming More Components onto Integrated Circuits” came true.
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    𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐳 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 Arsenal's interest in Havertz has raised a few eyebrows. But it works: — Extremely versatile — Brilliant awareness of space — Great technician — Entering his prime years Here's how he'd fit in 📈⬇️
    𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐳 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 Arsenal's interest in Havertz has raised a few eyebrows. But it works: — Extremely versatile — Brilliant awareness of space — Great technician — Entering his prime years Here's how he'd fit in 📈⬇️
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: No one has finished with a batting average over .400 in a full season since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941. Luis Arráez is batting .397 while leading the Marlins to a surprising 43-33 record. Will it last? @andres_chavez13 takes a look. https://theanalyst.com/na/2023/06/luis-arraez-miami-marlins-chase-for-400/
    No one has finished with a batting average over .400 in a full season since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941. @andres_chavez13 takes a look. theanalyst.com/na/2023/06/lu…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: The pros and cons of Mateo Kovacic to Man City Pep Guardiola will need to show his capacity to empower players to get the best out of their new midfielder https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/mateo-kovacic-man-city-chelsea-pep-guardiola/
    The pros and cons of Mateo Kovacic to Man City theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ma…
    Amad Diallo 🔴 While we don't know where he'll play next campaign, we do know that Amad Diallo had a special season last year. Here's what United (or Sunderland) would be getting: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/amad-diallo-man-utd-sunderland/
    Amad Diallo 🔴 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/am…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: David de Gea's shot-stopping has slowed down. #MUFC
    David de Gea's shot-stopping has slowed down. #MUFC
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Me, for @OptaAnalyst, on the pros and cons of Mateo Kovačić to Manchester City: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/mateo-kovacic-man-city-chelsea-pep-guardiola/
    Me, for @OptaAnalyst, on the pros and cons of Mateo Kovačić to Manchester City: theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ma…  ( 1 min )
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: A bidding war between Arsenal and Man City for Declan Rice? Exactly what West Ham would've wanted 💰 Here's the data on what makes him such an attractive midfield option: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/declan-rice-arsenal-man-city-transfer/
    A bidding war between Arsenal and Man City for Declan Rice? theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/de…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Transfer Questions — How to replace Rice and Kane? — Who could Man Utd sign instead of Kim Min-jae? — Is Tonali good value for Newcastle? We used our Opta Player Radars to find out ⬇️ https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/opta-player-radars-answering-five-questions/
    Transfer Questions theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/op…
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    RT by @ground_guru: EXC: Gretar Steinsson set to leave his position as Tottenham performance director. Part of an internal restructuring. More on @MailSport
    EXC: Gretar Steinsson set to leave his position as Tottenham performance director. Part of an internal restructuring. More on @MailSport
    RT by @ground_guru: Delighted to announce @StatsPerform as one of the sponsors for TGG Live in Manchester on October 9 & 10 @StatsPerform work with 500 global teams to inform & enhance decision-making across performance analysis, player recruitment & strategic planning. https://trainingground.guru/articles/tgg-live-speakers-revealed
    Delighted to announce @StatsPerform as one of the sponsors for TGG Live in Manchester on October 9 & 10 @StatsPerform work with 500 global teams to inform & enhance decision-making across performance analysis, player recruitment & strategic planning. trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: A change in mindset and working practice is needed in the area of Player Care in football and we are pioneering this movement. If you're passionate about this and want to make a real difference, then please check us out! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/david-eccles-30146142_routes-tv-broadcast-preview-activity-7077954175354986496-SL36?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
    A change in mindset and working practice is needed in the area of Player Care in football and we are pioneering this movement. If you're passionate about this and want to make a real difference, then please check us out! linkedin.com/posts/david-ecc…
    This is very good 👏🏼 While a big swathe of fans are becoming better informed about tactics/ the game in general, a lot of punditry seems to be regressing
    This is very good 👏🏼 nitter.net/Zonal_Marking/status/1671805485039624194#m
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    R to @DaveAHopkins: A key takeaway point, in my view:
    A key takeaway point, in my view:
    I recently spoke with @MichaelBluhm of @thesignal about the new generational divide in American politics and its effects on the demographic composition and policy priorities of both Democrats & Republicans: https://www.thesgnl.com/2023/06/united-states-younger-generations-political-shift/
    I recently spoke with @MichaelBluhm of @thesignal about the new generational divide in American politics and its effects on the demographic composition and policy priorities of both Democrats & Republicans: thesgnl.com/2023/06/united-s…
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    RT by @emilyriehl: Dismayed to learn that @NSF, on the guidance of its General Counsel, is now denying funding to women-specific programs on the basis of potential Title IX violation. The Women in [Math Subject] programs have been an inspiring model for inclusion and collaboration — a huge loss.
    Dismayed to learn that @NSF, on the guidance of its General Counsel, is now denying funding to women-specific programs on the basis of potential Title IX violation. The Women in [Math Subject] programs have been an inspiring model for inclusion and collaboration — a huge loss.
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    I’m starting to believe the Simpsons are psychics!!
    I’m starting to believe the Simpsons are psychics!!
    This
    This
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    Aren't we all, etc etc. https://tmblr.co/ZuM2Kye19eq_ae00
    Aren't we all, etc etc. tmblr.co/ZuM2Kye19eq_ae00
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    Democrats got shut out of Iowa's House delegation last year for the first time since 1994. But Republicans remain favored in all four of the state's House seats, writes @Redistrict. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/iowa-house/2024-house-race-analysis-iowa
    Democrats got shut out of Iowa's House delegation last year for the first time since 1994. But Republicans remain favored in all four of the state's House seats, writes @Redistrict. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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    Good morning from a rainy #SCOTUS, which will issue opinions at 10 am. There are 14 cases left to decide, summarized here: https://amylhowe.com/2023/06/22/after-the-release-of-4-opinions-14-cases-remaining/
    Good morning from a rainy #SCOTUS, which will issue opinions at 10 am. There are 14 cases left to decide, summarized here: amylhowe.com/2023/06/22/afte…
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    No. Hell no. Absolutely not. Urkel does not "Get head"
    No. Hell no. Absolutely not. Urkel does not "Get head"

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    this is my heroin
    this is my heroin
    at inbox zero. (all i had to do was change jobs)
    at inbox zero. (all i had to do was change jobs)
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    RT by @Nature: Deletion of a protein called TIM-1 from B cells reduces tumour burden in a mouse model of skin cancer https://go.nature.com/44dYUoH
    Deletion of a protein called TIM-1 from B cells reduces tumour burden in a mouse model of skin cancer go.nature.com/44dYUoH
    Nature research paper: Signalling by senescent melanocytes hyperactivates hair growth https://go.nature.com/46e5Ns9
    Nature research paper: Signalling by senescent melanocytes hyperactivates hair growth go.nature.com/46e5Ns9
    Despite concerns from several nations and international groups, Japan is pressing ahead with plans to release water contaminated by the 2011 meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean https://go.nature.com/3pjp7DI
    Despite concerns from several nations and international groups, Japan is pressing ahead with plans to release water contaminated by the 2011 meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean go.nature.com/3pjp7DI
    RT by @Nature: 'We must evolve into something new': the vision for rebuilding Ukraine's research system -- report by me & Nisha Gaind @Nature https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02031-8
    'We must evolve into something new': the vision for rebuilding Ukraine's research system -- report by me & Nisha Gaind @Nature nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    War shattered Ukrainian science — its rebirth is now taking shape https://go.nature.com/44cXpax
    War shattered Ukrainian science — its rebirth is now taking shape go.nature.com/44cXpax
    Latest Nature Careers podcast: a collaboration to tackle child malnutrition in Bangladesh https://go.nature.com/46iUQ8z
    Latest Nature Careers podcast: a collaboration to tackle child malnutrition in Bangladesh go.nature.com/46iUQ8z
    Excerpts from after-action interviews regarding the incident at Penn Station https://go.nature.com/42Ue3KM
    Excerpts from after-action interviews regarding the incident at Penn Station go.nature.com/42Ue3KM
    RT by @Nature: This week's dip into Nature's archive features the architect Christopher Wren using his astronomy skills to assess an observatory proposal, and considers questions about cyclones https://go.nature.com/3Jqu3xg
    This week's dip into Nature's archive features the architect Christopher Wren using his astronomy skills to assess an observatory proposal, and considers questions about cyclones go.nature.com/3Jqu3xg
    RT by @Nature: More carrot, less stick: some very promising changes to the research assessment in the UK have been announced. The challenge will be to ensure they are implemented well https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01990-2
    More carrot, less stick: some very promising changes to the research assessment in the UK have been announced. The challenge will be to ensure they are implemented well nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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    Producer prices up 1.1 percent from May 2022 to May 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/producer-prices-up-1-1-percent-from-may-2022-to-may-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Producer prices up 1.1 percent from May 2022 to May 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/produc… #BLSdata
    Producer prices up 1.1 percent from May 2022 to May 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/producer-prices-up-1-1-percent-from-may-2022-to-may-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Producer prices up 1.1 percent from May 2022 to May 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/produc… #BLSdata
    See our interactive graphics on how Americans spend their time https://www.bls.gov/charts/american-time-use/ #ATUS #BLSdata #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on how Americans spend their time bls.gov/charts/american-time… #ATUS #BLSdata #DataViz
    34% of employed persons do some work at home on days they work in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/news.release/atus.nr0.htm #ATUS #BLSdata
    34% of employed persons do some work at home on days they work in 2022 bls.gov/news.release/atus.nr… #ATUS #BLSdata
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: shut it down - this is the best tweet
    shut it down - this is the best tweet
    RT by @pixelatedboat: sometimes people wonder, 'is the ape from the original 'donkey kong' the cranky kong we see in 'donkey kong country'? 'is the donkey kong from 'donkey kong country' actually DK jr?' i think this simple diagram should explain:
    sometimes people wonder, 'is the ape from the original 'donkey kong' the cranky kong we see in 'donkey kong country'? 'is the donkey kong from 'donkey kong country' actually DK jr?' i think this simple diagram should explain:
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    RT by @ground_guru: Always enjoy listening to Russell Martin talk about the game.
    Always enjoy listening to Russell Martin talk about the game. nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671589423438340110#m
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    "When asked which was more important in choosing a nominee for president, a candidate who stands 'on conservative principles' or one who had 'the best chance to beat Joe Biden,' only 35% chose defeating Biden." @amyewalter on why 2024 isn't like 2016: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/why-2024-gop-primary-isnt-2016
    "When asked which was more important in choosing a nominee for president, a candidate who stands 'on conservative principles' or one who had 'the best chance to beat Joe Biden,' only 35% chose defeating Biden." @amyewalter on why 2024 isn't like 2016: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
    Republicans in Washington are rallying behind Army veteran Sam Brown in #NVSen. But strategists in Silver State are not quite convinced. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/nevada-senate/national-gop-eyes-brown-nevada-senate-state-skepticism-lingers
    Republicans in Washington are rallying behind Army veteran Sam Brown in #NVSen. But strategists in Silver State are not quite convinced. cookpolitical.com/analysis/s…
    Republicans believe the right #IN01 candidate could unseat Rep. Frank J. Mrvan in 2024. Plus, we take a look at where the races stand in Indiana's two open House seats: #IN03 and #IN05. Read @Redistrict's latest: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/indiana-house/2024-house-race-analysis-indiana
    Republicans believe the right #IN01 candidate could unseat Rep. Frank J. Mrvan in 2024. Plus, we take a look at where the races stand in Indiana's two open House seats: #IN03 and #IN05. @Redistrict's latest: cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
    Independents "are concerned about Biden’s age (he turns 82 shortly after the 2024 election), his physical health, and cognitive abilities—not just right now but about where it might be in five years." @CharlieCookDC on what's motivating independents: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/despite-his-legal-perils-trumps-standing-among-independents
    Independents "are concerned about Biden’s age (he turns 82 shortly after the 2024 election), his physical health, and cognitive abilities—not just right now but about where it might be in five years." @CharlieCookDC on what's motivating independents: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
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    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Without a zone of uncertainty plus other troubling features, generative #AI is poised to amplify bias and falsehoods, distort human perception https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adi0248 @ScienceMagazine by @celestekidd @KiddLab and @Abebab @tctdublin @mozilla
    Without a zone of uncertainty plus other troubling features, generative #AI is poised to amplify bias and falsehoods, distort human perception science.org/doi/10.1126/scie… @ScienceMagazine @celestekidd @KiddLab and @Abebab @tctdublin @mozilla
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Check out our new study in @sciencemagazine. We show that NAC controls N-terminal methionine excision by MetAP1 in eukaryotes. Our results suggest a broader mechanism for how access of protein biogenesis factors to the translating ribosome is controlled. https://bit.ly/42SU6nN
    Check out our new study in @sciencemagazine. We show that NAC controls N-terminal methionine excision by MetAP1 in eukaryotes. Our results suggest a broader mechanism for how access of protein biogenesis factors to the translating ribosome is controlled. bit.ly/42SU6nN
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    That's in addition to the opinions expected tomorrow at 10 am.
    That's in addition to the opinions expected tomorrow at 10 am. nitter.net/AHoweBlogger/status/1671971279463653377#m
    #SCOTUS calendar indicates that the Court will release opinions again on Tuesday, June 27. The justices have 14 cases left to decide: https://amylhowe.com/2023/06/22/after-the-release-of-4-opinions-14-cases-remaining/
    #SCOTUS calendar indicates that the Court will release opinions again on Tuesday, June 27. The justices have 14 cases left to decide: amylhowe.com/2023/06/22/afte…
    Yes, Jones v. Hendrix, decided today, in which #SCOTUS appointed a lawyer to defend the 8th Circuit's reasoning when the federal govt declined to do so.
    Yes, Jones v. Hendrix, decided today, in which #SCOTUS appointed a lawyer to defend the 8th Circuit's reasoning when the federal govt declined to do so. nitter.net/tazinbays/status/1671921858751479822#m
    Brian Goldman explored this very issue in some detail in the Stanford Law Review: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1693669
    Brian Goldman explored this very issue in some detail in the Stanford Law Review: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.… nitter.net/profsteed/status/1671919454165385246#m
    As much fun as it is to discuss about box counts, R numbers, and the like on #SCOTUS opinion days, this seems like a much more reasonable process. Oh, and they live stream the opinion announcements too!
    As much fun as it is to discuss about box counts, R numbers, and the like on #SCOTUS opinion days, this seems like a much more reasonable process. Oh, and they live stream the opinion announcements too! nitter.net/AppellateDaily/status/1671868839272005632#m
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    Bits & Bobs were found in an abyssal trench known as "The Cretin's Cunt", inhospitable to human life, lowering odds of survival to about 50%
    Bits & Bobs were found in an abyssal trench known as "The Cretin's Cunt", inhospitable to human life, lowering odds of survival to about 50%
    Lordy theres tapes
    Lordy theres tapes
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    RT by @sciam: Summer heat is here, and you're dripping with sweat. Now science has discovered the fastest cool-down technique--you hold the secret in the palms of your hands. @tanyalewis314 and I tell you how to do it in the new Your Health Quickly podcast from @sciam. https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/how-to-cool-down-fast-in-summer-heat/
    Summer heat is here, and you're dripping with sweat. Now science has discovered the fastest cool-down technique--you hold the secret in the palms of your hands. @tanyalewis314 and I tell you how to do it in the new Your Health Quickly podcast from @sciam. scientificamerican.com/podca…
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    stick with freezer beef
    stick with freezer beef  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @Zonal_Marking: A piece on the massive shift in punditry over the last couple of years, away from analysis & towards ex-players being asked to act like fans. (Believe it or not, this was largely written before the "How are the nerves now, Joleon?" Champions League final) https://theathletic.com/4600507/2023/06/22/pundits-are-not-there-to-act-as-fans/
    A piece on the massive shift in punditry over the last couple of years, away from analysis & towards ex-players being asked to act like fans. (Believe it or not, this was largely written before the "How are the nerves now, Joleon?" Champions League final) theathletic.com/4600507/2023…
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    Minor operation in hospital yesterday, but I should go home today. Similar to Andrey Arshavin, “I heal like dog” 😂
    Minor operation in hospital yesterday, but I should go home today. Similar to Andrey Arshavin, “I heal like dog” 😂

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    Real average hourly earnings up 0.2 percent for year ending May 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/real-average-hourly-earnings-up-0-2-percent-for-year-ending-may-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Real average hourly earnings up 0.2 percent for year ending May 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/real-a… #BLSdata
    Real average hourly earnings up 0.2 percent for year ending May 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/real-average-hourly-earnings-up-0-2-percent-for-year-ending-may-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Real average hourly earnings up 0.2 percent for year ending May 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/real-a… #BLSdata
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new #BLSdata on state job openings and labor turnover https://www.bls.gov/charts/state-job-openings-and-labor-turnover/ #DataViz #JOLTS
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new #BLSdata on state job openings and labor turnover bls.gov/charts/state-job-ope… #DataViz #JOLTS
    April job openings rates up in 13 states, down in 2; layoffs and discharges down in 10 https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jltst.nr0.htm #JOLTS #BLSdata
    April job openings rates up in 13 states, down in 2; layoffs and discharges down in 10 bls.gov/news.release/jltst.n… #JOLTS #BLSdata
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    A South Carolina stew in a deeply flavored, light-bodied sauce. https://www.seriouseats.com/lowcountry-stew-chicken-5216238?taid=6493812649cd0f00015154d1&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A South Carolina stew in a deeply flavored, light-bodied sauce. seriouseats.com/lowcountry-s…
    This foolproof all-butter pie dough recipe uses a food processor to make a dough that's easy to work with and bakes up beautifully, every time. https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-pie-dough-recipe?taid=64938100ec6e3a0001e19af7&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This foolproof all-butter pie dough recipe uses a food processor to make a dough that's easy to work with and bakes up beautifully, every time. seriouseats.com/easy-pie-dou…
    For a twist on the classic, this version of traditional Greek spanakopita uses an assortment of greens and tender herbs in addition to spinach. https://www.seriouseats.com/spanakopita-greek-savory-greens-pie?taid=649372f57bd79800015f9d0b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    For a twist on the classic, this version of traditional Greek spanakopita uses an assortment of greens and tender herbs in addition to spinach. seriouseats.com/spanakopita-…
    A simple crepe batter that'll allow you to whip up French crepes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. https://www.seriouseats.com/basic-crepes-batter-recipe?taid=6493650c49cd0f0001514abb&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A simple crepe batter that'll allow you to whip up French crepes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. seriouseats.com/basic-crepes…
    Seasoning and maintaining a cast iron pan is much simpler than you might imagine. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-season-cast-iron-pans-skillets-cookware?taid=649348df7bd79800015f8e37&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Seasoning and maintaining a cast iron pan is much simpler than you might imagine. seriouseats.com/how-to-seaso…
    A deeply comforting, one-pot meal of chicken and rice, this recipe from Minas Gerais is chock full of peas, carrots, and plenty of garlic and onion. https://www.seriouseats.com/galinhada-mineira-brazilian-chicken-and-rice-from-minas-gerais-recipe-7229603?taid=64933ad5ec6e3a0001e183b4&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A deeply comforting, one-pot meal of chicken and rice, this recipe from Minas Gerais is chock full of peas, carrots, and plenty of garlic and onion. seriouseats.com/galinhada-mi…
    Most salmon burgers fail to deliver on their promise, but not these. https://www.seriouseats.com/salmon-burgers-remoulade-fennel-slaw-recipe?taid=64932ccdec6e3a0001e17e42&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Most salmon burgers fail to deliver on their promise, but not these. seriouseats.com/salmon-burge…
    These crispy hand pies are a must for any mezze spread. https://www.seriouseats.com/borek-5185229?taid=6493109a83d8050001b7919b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    These crispy hand pies are a must for any mezze spread. seriouseats.com/borek-518522…
    Tender, well-marbled steak, sautéed onions, and melty provolone cheese served in a soft but sturdy hoagie roll define this classic Philly sandwich. https://www.seriouseats.com/philly-cheesesteak-recipe-7546830?taid=64930294ef81bc000113c807&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Tender, well-marbled steak, sautéed onions, and melty provolone cheese served in a soft but sturdy hoagie roll define this classic Philly sandwich. seriouseats.com/philly-chees…
    This aromatic cheesecake can be made with any type of citrus, but it's hard to beat the tart, refreshing flavor of lemon. https://www.seriouseats.com/lemon-ricotta-cheesecake?taid=64924b9c6545c90001a23d7b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This aromatic cheesecake can be made with any type of citrus, but it's hard to beat the tart, refreshing flavor of lemon. seriouseats.com/lemon-ricott…
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    Nature research paper: Quantum-limited optical time transfer for future geosynchronous links https://go.nature.com/44dngPo
    Nature research paper: Quantum-limited optical time transfer for future geosynchronous links go.nature.com/44dngPo
    Nature research paper: Structure and function of the RAD51B–RAD51C–RAD51D–XRCC2 tumour suppressor https://go.nature.com/3qWHqiB
    Nature research paper: Structure and function of the RAD51B–RAD51C–RAD51D–XRCC2 tumour suppressor go.nature.com/3qWHqiB
    A CRISPR-based method makes T cells that thwart teens’ cancer https://go.nature.com/42SLMEF
    A CRISPR-based method makes T cells that thwart teens’ cancer go.nature.com/42SLMEF
    Research briefing: Uncovering a role for B cells in antitumour immunity https://go.nature.com/3Px0yO6
    Research briefing: Uncovering a role for B cells in antitumour immunity go.nature.com/3Px0yO6
    Nature research paper: Origin and evolutionary malleability of T cell receptor α diversity https://go.nature.com/46ht8Jj
    Nature research paper: Origin and evolutionary malleability of T cell receptor α diversity go.nature.com/46ht8Jj
    RT by @Nature: “Islands are a global #conservation priority,” says Alex Wegmann, director @nature_org's Palmyra programme. "The soil microbiome is one of the last frontiers that we absolutely should explore to be able to effectively restore these systems” Me for @Nature https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-023-01932-y/index.html
    “Islands are a global #conservation priority,” says Alex Wegmann, director @nature_org's Palmyra programme. "The soil microbiome is one of the last frontiers that we absolutely should explore to be able to effectively restore these systems” @Nature nature.com/immersive/d41586-…
    Time signals have been transmitted across 300 kilometres with an accuracy and precision limited only by the quantum nature of photons https://go.nature.com/3Jpfv19
    Time signals have been transmitted across 300 kilometres with an accuracy and precision limited only by the quantum nature of photons go.nature.com/3Jpfv19
    An elusive member of the gut microbiota can reduce cholesterol synthesis in the intestine https://go.nature.com/3p6XQo4
    An elusive member of the gut microbiota can reduce cholesterol synthesis in the intestine go.nature.com/3p6XQo4
    Open-source AI chatbots are booming — what does this mean for researchers? https://go.nature.com/3Poetq2
    Open-source AI chatbots are booming — what does this mean for researchers? go.nature.com/3Poetq2
    Nature research paper: Y chromosome loss in cancer drives growth by evasion of adaptive immunity https://go.nature.com/46iUGhu
    Nature research paper: Y chromosome loss in cancer drives growth by evasion of adaptive immunity go.nature.com/46iUGhu
    Nature research paper: Structural insights into BCDX2 complex function in homologous recombination https://go.nature.com/3PljrUb
    Nature research paper: Structural insights into BCDX2 complex function in homologous recombination go.nature.com/3PljrUb
    Nature research paper: X-ray polarization evidence for a 200-year-old flare of Sgr A* https://go.nature.com/3CDDE0b
    Nature research paper: X-ray polarization evidence for a 200-year-old flare of Sgr A* go.nature.com/3CDDE0b
    Nature research paper: Histone demethylase KDM5D upregulation drives sex differences in colon cancer https://go.nature.com/447XDQc
    Nature research paper: Histone demethylase KDM5D upregulation drives sex differences in colon cancer go.nature.com/447XDQc
    The Y chromosome could explain why men are less likely than women to survive some cancers, according to studies that combine data from mice and humans https://go.nature.com/3NGiaWA
    The Y chromosome could explain why men are less likely than women to survive some cancers, according to studies that combine data from mice and humans go.nature.com/3NGiaWA
    Researchers ventured to the world’s most remote island to study how fungi in soils could help to revive damaged ecosystems https://go.nature.com/3PFMJNN
    Researchers ventured to the world’s most remote island to study how fungi in soils could help to revive damaged ecosystems go.nature.com/3PFMJNN
    How do you measure something such as kindness, teamwork or quality of mentorship? UK researchers now have an opportunity to say what they think. https://go.nature.com/42VE2BI
    How do you measure something such as kindness, teamwork or quality of mentorship? UK researchers now have an opportunity to say what they think. go.nature.com/42VE2BI
    RT by @Nature: It was a routine stop that turned out to be anything but routine. The vehicle in question opened up a trail of criminal connections and misdirection. This was no ordinary plot — and the culprit was no ordinary criminal mastermind… #scifi by @ronfein https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01991-1?utm_source=twt_nft&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=futures
    It was a routine stop that turned out to be anything but routine. The vehicle in question opened up a trail of criminal connections and misdirection. This was no ordinary plot — and the culprit was no ordinary criminal mastermind… #scifi by @ronfein nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    Disputes over how to finance conservation of the world’s plants and animals have resurfaced between countries — threatening their ability to meet goals laid out in a historic plan signed late last year https://go.nature.com/3XeyXmZ
    Disputes over how to finance conservation of the world’s plants and animals have resurfaced between countries — threatening their ability to meet goals laid out in a historic plan signed late last year go.nature.com/3XeyXmZ
    The number of countries, regions, cities and companies worldwide that have set targets to reach net-zero emissions has increased significantly over the past two years, but the strategies needed to meet those pledges are lacking https://go.nature.com/3CFpJ9N
    The number of countries, regions, cities and companies worldwide that have set targets to reach net-zero emissions has increased significantly over the past two years, but the strategies needed to meet those pledges are lacking go.nature.com/3CFpJ9N
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    Heat waves kill more people than any other type of severe weather in the U.S. And climate change is making them more frequent and unpredictable https://trib.al/UHHLbnk
    Heat waves kill more people than any other type of severe weather in the U.S. And climate change is making them more frequent and unpredictable trib.al/UHHLbnk
    Researchers are discovering freshwater reservoirs below the coastal seafloor that might someday save dry regions from drought https://trib.al/8IZdl9M
    Researchers are discovering freshwater reservoirs below the coastal seafloor that might someday save dry regions from drought trib.al/8IZdl9M
    Record ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are causing storms to form much farther east than usual https://trib.al/F6pV5Df
    Record ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are causing storms to form much farther east than usual trib.al/F6pV5Df
    Scientists have used quantum technology to track individual particles of light as they begin the process of photosynthesis https://trib.al/cxN0PAJ
    Scientists have used quantum technology to track individual particles of light as they begin the process of photosynthesis trib.al/cxN0PAJ
    New work suggests four distinct star system types—and finds our own in the rarest category https://trib.al/IsGNJx3
    New work suggests four distinct star system types—and finds our own in the rarest category trib.al/IsGNJx3
    Reviews: A new history of the deep ocean, seeking truth through math, a space opera about self-identity, and more new science books. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/todays-deep-sea-explorers-are-mineral-miners-and-ultrawealthy-hobbyists/
    Reviews: A new history of the deep ocean, seeking truth through math, a space opera about self-identity, and more new science books. scientificamerican.com/artic…
    Human depletion of groundwater has shifted the global distribution of water so much that the North Pole has drifted by more than four centimeters per year https://trib.al/FVC9rJz
    Human depletion of groundwater has shifted the global distribution of water so much that the North Pole has drifted by more than four centimeters per year trib.al/FVC9rJz  ( 1 min )
    RT by @sciam: This SAT math problem was so tricky that everybody got it wrong — including the people who wrote the math problem https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-sat-problem-that-everybody-got-wrong/ by @JackPMurtagh on @sciam
    This SAT math problem was so tricky that everybody got it wrong — including the people who wrote the math problem scientificamerican.com/artic… by @JackPMurtagh on @sciam  ( 1 min )
    🎧 June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. On this episode of Science, Quickly, we take you into some of nature's most monstrous storms. Listen now on Apple Podcasts 🔗 https://bit.ly/3qZOHhi
    🎧 June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. On this episode of Science, Quickly, we take you into some of nature's most monstrous storms. bit.ly/3qZOHhi
    Genetic susceptibilities, the environment and the body's response to inflammation all influence our odds of falling ill https://trib.al/UIQJadc
    Genetic susceptibilities, the environment and the body's response to inflammation all influence our odds of falling ill trib.al/UIQJadc
    A new pill could be the first to help the more than 14 million people in the U.S. who struggle to control their marijuana use https://trib.al/QpRGEew
    A new pill could be the first to help the more than 14 million people in the U.S. who struggle to control their marijuana use trib.al/QpRGEew
    A tourist submersible lost communications while diving to visit the wreckage of the Titanic, which sank in 1912 https://trib.al/XN6Eqyk
    A tourist submersible lost communications while diving to visit the wreckage of the Titanic, which sank in 1912 trib.al/XN6Eqyk
    The coin rotation paradox flummoxed SAT test writers even though we encounter this math problem every day https://trib.al/9DSrg6y
    The coin rotation paradox flummoxed SAT test writers even though we encounter this math problem every day trib.al/9DSrg6y
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    Proposals for @NeurIPSConf tutorials are due today AOE! https://neurips.cc/Conferences/2023/CallForTutorials
    Proposals for @NeurIPSConf tutorials are due today AOE! neurips.cc/Conferences/2023/…
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    Scientists are learning how to cryopreserve living tissues, organs, and even whole organisms, then bring them back to life. #LongReads https://scim.ag/35u
    Scientists are learning how to cryopreserve living tissues, organs, and even whole organisms, then bring them back to life. #LongReads scim.ag/35u
    By tapping into existing air quality monitoring sensors, researchers have discovered a cheap way to census nearby species. https://scim.ag/35o
    By tapping into existing air quality monitoring sensors, researchers have discovered a cheap way to census nearby species. scim.ag/35o
    Data sleuths say they have found evidence of possible research fraud by Francesca Gino in several studies—including an already-retracted paper about dishonesty. https://scim.ag/35i
    Data sleuths say they have found evidence of possible research fraud by Francesca Gino in several studies—including an already-retracted paper about dishonesty. scim.ag/35i
    In 2015, the Islamic State group razed the ruins of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud. Now, researchers sifting through the rubble have unearthed artifacts from a ruined temple dedicated to Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love and war. https://scim.ag/35f
    In 2015, the Islamic State group razed the ruins of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud. scim.ag/35f
    Evidence from the Hikurangi subduction zone in New Zealand now suggests “slow slip” earthquakes often depend on seamounts, the underwater volcanoes that stud the sea floor in large numbers. https://scim.ag/357
    Evidence from the Hikurangi subduction zone in New Zealand now suggests “slow slip” earthquakes often depend on seamounts, the underwater volcanoes that stud the sea floor in large numbers. scim.ag/357
    Charles Darwin assumed the driver of the giraffe’s long neck was food, but a fossil of an ancient giraffe relative suggests there might be more to the story. #WorldGiraffeDay https://scim.ag/352
    Charles Darwin assumed the driver of the giraffe’s long neck was food, but a fossil of an ancient giraffe relative suggests there might be more to the story. #WorldGiraffeDay scim.ag/352
    The discovery may explain how the widespread soil-dwelling microorganisms, which otherwise rely on an exhausting wriggle to move, ended up around the world today. https://scim.ag/351
    The discovery may explain how the widespread soil-dwelling microorganisms, which otherwise rely on an exhausting wriggle to move, ended up around the world today. scim.ag/351
    A new survey shows few societies are pulling out of U.S. states affected by abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ+ laws, but many are implementing safety measures for their members. https://scim.ag/34W
    A new survey shows few societies are pulling out of U.S. states affected by abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ+ laws, but many are implementing safety measures for their members. scim.ag/34W
    Breaking news: Surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, who was once hailed as a pioneer of stem cell medicine, was found guilty of gross assault against three of his patients today and sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison by an appeals court in Stockholm. https://scim.ag/34Q
    Breaking news: Surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, who was once hailed as a pioneer of stem cell medicine, was found guilty of gross assault against three of his patients today and sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison by an appeals court in Stockholm. scim.ag/34Q
    This 4.3-centimeter piece of carved graphite may be the earliest known phallic art. https://scim.ag/34O
    This 4.3-centimeter piece of carved graphite may be the earliest known phallic art. scim.ag/34O
    “The very way the planet wobbles is impacted by our activities.” https://scim.ag/34M
    “The very way the planet wobbles is impacted by our activities.” scim.ag/34M
    When U.K. universities next submit evidence of their performance to national research funders to help determine their share of £2 billion in annual government higher education funding, the rubric will look noticeably different from the past. https://scim.ag/34K
    When U.K. universities next submit evidence of their performance to national research funders to help determine their share of £2 billion in annual government higher education funding, the rubric will look noticeably different from the past. scim.ag/34K
    Researchers claim that Homo naledi, a small-brained human relative, buried its dead and made art long before our own species did. https://scim.ag/34J
    Researchers claim that Homo naledi, a small-brained human relative, buried its dead and made art long before our own species did. scim.ag/34J
    French chemist Louis Pasteur thought magnetic fields might somehow explain “homochirality,” but its origin has remained one of biology’s great mysteries. Now, it turns out Pasteur may have been onto something. https://scim.ag/34H
    French chemist Louis Pasteur thought magnetic fields might somehow explain “homochirality,” but its origin has remained one of biology’s great mysteries. scim.ag/34H
    The counterintuitive finding could influence coastal engineering projects. https://scim.ag/34F
    The counterintuitive finding could influence coastal engineering projects. scim.ag/34F
    The international panel also offered new prevention and management advice for head injuries. https://scim.ag/34E
    The international panel also offered new prevention and management advice for head injuries. scim.ag/34E
    Radiocarbon timestamps left in ancient tree rings by cosmic ray bombardments can date historical events with unprecedented precision. Learn more: https://scim.ag/34C @ScienceVisuals
    Radiocarbon timestamps left in ancient tree rings by cosmic ray bombardments can date historical events with unprecedented precision. scim.ag/34C @ScienceVisuals
    More than 500 million years ago, early vertebrates acquired bacterial DNA that made possible their evolution of vision. https://scim.ag/34A
    More than 500 million years ago, early vertebrates acquired bacterial DNA that made possible their evolution of vision. scim.ag/34A
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    bad use of (economic) polling
    bad use of (economic) polling nitter.net/elonmusk/status/1671384150664675329#m
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    During lung maturation in newborn mice, a distinct population of dendritic cells that can suppress killer T cells appears during the first two weeks of life, a new @SciImmunology study finds. https://scim.ag/35t
    During lung maturation in newborn mice, a distinct population of dendritic cells that can suppress killer T cells appears during the first two weeks of life, a new @SciImmunology study finds. scim.ag/35t
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Don't miss this week's new issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine!  A point-of-care HPV test may assist cervical cancer screening in low-resource settings, an automated belt allows scientists to easily study hormone dynamics in people, and more. https://scim.ag/35m
    Don't miss this week's new issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine!  scim.ag/35m
    An early giraffe ancestor’s unique head and neck fossils suggest sexual selection as an alternative explanation for the evolution of modern giraffes’ long necks. Learn more on #WorldGiraffeDay: https://scim.ag/35k
    An early giraffe ancestor’s unique head and neck fossils suggest sexual selection as an alternative explanation for the evolution of modern giraffes’ long necks. #WorldGiraffeDay: scim.ag/35k
    Scientists shouldn’t debate gaslighters, argues @hholdenthorp in a new Editor's Blog post. "Absurd statements … are a trap for scientists." https://scim.ag/35c
    Scientists shouldn’t debate gaslighters, argues @hholdenthorp in a new Editor's Blog post. "Absurd statements … are a trap for scientists." scim.ag/35c
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Vessel noise during oceanic transportation is known to disrupt natural marine life processes. Now, researchers have identified multiple strategies to reduce the area and severity of ships’ impact on marine life. Learn more in this week’s issue: https://scim.ag/35b
    Vessel noise during oceanic transportation is known to disrupt natural marine life processes. Now, researchers have identified multiple strategies to reduce the area and severity of ships’ impact on marine life. scim.ag/35b
    “Understanding the impact of generative #AI … requires new interdisciplinary scientific inquiry into culture, economics, law, algorithms, and the interaction of technology and creativity,” argues a new #SciencePerspective. https://scim.ag/355
    “Understanding the impact of generative #AI … requires new interdisciplinary scientific inquiry into culture, economics, law, algorithms, and the interaction of technology and creativity,” argues a new #SciencePerspective. scim.ag/355
    New @SciSignal research in rodents deciphers how infections with #SARSCoV2 in the lungs generate systemic antiviral responses—and suggests that these responses may help limit the virus from spreading to other organs. #COVID19 https://scim.ag/350
    New @SciSignal research in rodents deciphers how infections with #SARSCoV2 in the lungs generate systemic antiviral responses—and suggests that these responses may help limit the virus from spreading to other organs. #COVID19 scim.ag/350
    Rats enjoy music at the same beat as humans, according to a @ScienceAdvances study, hinting at inherent neural processing across species. Learn more on #WorldMusicDay: https://scim.ag/34U
    Rats enjoy music at the same beat as humans, according to a @ScienceAdvances study, hinting at inherent neural processing across species. #WorldMusicDay: scim.ag/34U
    In a new Science study, researchers present PrimateAI-3D, a deep-learning model trained on millions of benign primate variants. https://scim.ag/34N #PrimateGenomes
    In a new Science study, researchers present PrimateAI-3D, a deep-learning model trained on millions of benign primate variants. scim.ag/34N #PrimateGenomes
    A new #SciencePerspective looks at several ways large language models could be used in social science work. https://scim.ag/34L #AI
    A new #SciencePerspective looks at several ways large language models could be used in social science work. scim.ag/34L #AI
    Maps of brain activity from 10 mind-altering drugs offer a “roadmap” to identify potential future treatments for these disorders, a new @ScienceAdvances study suggests. https://scim.ag/34I
    Maps of brain activity from 10 mind-altering drugs offer a “roadmap” to identify potential future treatments for these disorders, a new @ScienceAdvances study suggests. scim.ag/34I
    In Science, researchers present the Aging Fly Cell Atlas, a single-nucleus transcriptome map of the fruit fly as it ages. Learn more: https://scim.ag/34G
    In Science, researchers present the Aging Fly Cell Atlas, a single-nucleus transcriptome map of the fruit fly as it ages. scim.ag/34G
    Researchers monitored the hot Jupiter HAT-P-32~b, 950 light years away from Earth, using high-resolution spectroscopy from the Hobby-Eberly Telescope, detecting helium escaping through leading and trailing #TidalTails. https://scim.ag/34D @ScienceAdvances
    Researchers monitored the hot Jupiter HAT-P-32~b, 950 light years away from Earth, using high-resolution spectroscopy from the Hobby-Eberly Telescope, detecting helium escaping through leading and trailing #TidalTails. scim.ag/34D @ScienceAdvances
    Why is #LightPollution so difficult to measure? On this week's #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 tackles this question with researcher Stefan Wallner, and discusses how coordination between disciplines is required to protect dark nights. 🎧 Listen here: https://scim.ag/34B
    Why is #LightPollution so difficult to measure? #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 tackles this question with researcher Stefan Wallner, and discusses how coordination between disciplines is required to protect dark nights. scim.ag/34B
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    GOV: Oops we accidentally leaked all this good ass UFO Info ME: Well this is scary. I guess we have no choice but to fund the military more
    GOV: Oops we accidentally leaked all this good ass UFO Info ME: Well this is scary. I guess we have no choice but to fund the military more
    you see funny picture here? i see the screaming faces of every pug dog who has ever suffered a morbid drowning death . You are not Normal.
    you see funny picture here? i see the screaming faces of every pug dog who has ever suffered a morbid drowning death . You are not Normal.
    guy dies while attempting to carry 12 shopping bags full of blue razz bang cans down the basement stairs...... Thats the cost of innovation
    guy dies while attempting to carry 12 shopping bags full of blue razz bang cans down the basement stairs...... Thats the cost of innovation
    if i was dying in a submarine and i found out people were posting jokes about my step son i would say "FUCK " so loud that theyd find me
    if i was dying in a submarine and i found out people were posting jokes about my step son i would say "FUCK " so loud that theyd find me
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    🚨 NEW JOB ALERT! Head of Academy Sport Science & Medicine @Wolves "To manage, co-ordinate and supervise all aspects of the Academy Sport Science and Medical Department." #WWFC https://trainingground.guru/jobs-listings/head-of-academy-sport-science-and-medicine
    🚨 NEW JOB ALERT! @Wolves #WWFC trainingground.guru/jobs-lis…
    New @SouthamptonFC manager Russell Martin was our guest on Episode #28 of the TGG Podcast "I’ve got a real strong belief in how I want the game to be played, how I see it, what I enjoy." #SaintsFC @HudlAnalysis https://trainingground.guru/articles/russell-martin-people,-purpose-(and-possession)-at-mk-dons
    New @SouthamptonFC manager Russell Martin was our guest on Episode #28 of the TGG Podcast #SaintsFC @HudlAnalysis trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: 🚨 NEW JOB ALERT! First Team Transition/ Loans Physiotherapist @Wolves "To skilfully manage the medical and performance support of elite young players during the transition from U21 to 1st team football either at Wolves or on loan." #WWFC #Wolves https://trainingground.guru/jobs-listings/first-team-transition/-loans-physiotherapist
    🚨 NEW JOB ALERT! @Wolves #WWFC #Wolves trainingground.guru/jobs-lis…
    RT by @ground_guru: We are delighted to announce Russell Martin as our new Men’s First Team Manager 😇
    We are delighted to announce Russell Martin as our new Men’s First Team Manager 😇
    RT by @ground_guru: The Jamaica Football Federation is the most recent elite sports organization to digitise their operations on Kairos 🤝 We look forward to supporting the Reggae Boyz throughout the Concacaf Gold Cup, and the Reggae Girlz during their FIFA World Cup campaign!
    The Jamaica Football Federation is the most recent elite sports organization to digitise their operations on Kairos 🤝 We look forward to supporting the Reggae Boyz throughout the Concacaf Gold Cup, and the Reggae Girlz during their FIFA World Cup campaign!
    RT by @ground_guru: "The kit man is a psychologist, the physio is a psychologist, the massage person is going to be spending an hour with somebody working on their back or hamstrings and they’re going to hear a lot too." Dr Pippa Grange | Working on the soul of the team https://trainingground.guru/articles/pippa-grange-working-on-the-soul-of-the-team
    "The kit man is a psychologist, the physio is a psychologist, the massage person is going to be spending an hour with somebody working on their back or hamstrings and they’re going to hear a lot too." trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671413152217432067#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Mark Sertori's title at Man City was Sports Therapist, but that only told part of what he contributed Was friend & confidante of players and key to the culture "Mark is more than a work colleague, he is now also a close friend and has always been there for me" ~ John Stones
    Mark Sertori's title at Man City was Sports Therapist, but that only told part of what he contributed nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671412322223398912#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Mark Sertori has been appointed Head of Performance and Player Care at newly-promoted @BurnleyOfficial The move reunites him with Burnley boss Vincent Kompany, with whom he worked at Manchester City. https://trainingground.guru/articles/man-city-stalwart-sertori-appointed-head-of-performance-at-burnley
    Mark Sertori has been appointed Head of Performance and Player Care at newly-promoted @BurnleyOfficial trainingground.guru/articles…
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    Next up in @Redistrict's state-by-state House series is Indiana, where next year’s House elections will likely revolve around open Republican-held seats in the 3rd and 5th districts. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/indiana-house/2024-house-race-analysis-indiana
    Next up in @Redistrict's state-by-state House series is Indiana, where next year’s House elections will likely revolve around open Republican-held seats in the 3rd and 5th districts. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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    RT by @Redistrict: Next up in @Redistrict's state-by-state House series is Indiana, where next year’s House elections will likely revolve around open Republican-held seats in the 3rd and 5th districts. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/indiana-house/2024-house-race-analysis-indiana
    Next up in @Redistrict's state-by-state House series is Indiana, where next year’s House elections will likely revolve around open Republican-held seats in the 3rd and 5th districts. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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    checking twitter every 15 mins is like opening the freezer bc you’re bored
    checking twitter every 15 mins is like opening the freezer bc you’re bored
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    𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐳 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 Arsenal's interest in Havertz has raised a few eyebrows. But it works: — Extremely versatile — Brilliant awareness of space — Great technician — Entering his prime years Here's how he'd fit in 📈⬇️
    𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐳 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 Arsenal's interest in Havertz has raised a few eyebrows. But it works: — Extremely versatile — Brilliant awareness of space — Great technician — Entering his prime years Here's how he'd fit in 📈⬇️
    Caicedo likes a battle 🥊 Here's why he's become one of the Premier League's most sought-after midfielders 🔽 https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/why-everyone-wants-moises-caicedo/
    Caicedo likes a battle 🥊 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/wh…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Some teams might be targeting point guards and big men but every team in the NBA could use another two-way wing. Who does our model like in the draft on Thursday? https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/top-two-way-wings-2023-nba-draft/
    Some teams might be targeting point guards and big men but every team in the NBA could use another two-way wing. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/to…
    First came Kamaldeen Sulemana, Mohammed Kudus and then Andreas Schjelderup... Is Ernest Nuamah the next Danish Superliga talent primed for the big time? @OptaJohan think so. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ernest-nuamah-the-danish-superligas-next-star/
    First came Kamaldeen Sulemana, Mohammed Kudus and then Andreas Schjelderup... @OptaJohan think so. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/er…
    Talks are ongoing between Chelsea and Manchester United for the signing of Mason Mount. Here's why acquiring him would be so beneficial for Man Utd: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/mason-mount-to-manchester-united-would-be-chelsea-loss/
    Talks are ongoing between Chelsea and Manchester United for the signing of Mason Mount. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ma…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 🔎 Our friends at @OptaAnalyst have done the hard work by selecting five players you should keep an eye on during the #U21EURO tournament: 🇧🇪 Zeno Debast 🇭🇷 Martin Baturina 🇫🇷 Enzo Le Fee 🇮🇱 Oscar Gloukh 🇫🇷 Elye Wahi https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/under-21-european-championship-players-to-watch/
    🔎 Our friends at @OptaAnalyst have done the hard work by selecting five players you should keep an eye on during the #U21EURO tournament: theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/un…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Rashford apparently getting a new contract. I recently looked at whether he can be the "40-goal forward" for Man Utd that Erik ten Hag has challenged him to be. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/can-marcus-rashford-be-a-40-goal-manchester-united-forward/
    Rashford apparently getting a new contract. I recently looked at whether he can be the "40-goal forward" for Man Utd that Erik ten Hag has challenged him to be. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ca…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Premier League teams are pressing more and better than ever before, so are we going to see more teams play more direct passes up to a centre-forward? @alitweedale takes a look at the numbers. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/pressing-is-better-than-ever-before-so-does-your-team-need-a-big-man-up-top/
    Premier League teams are pressing more and better than ever before, so are we going to see more teams play more direct passes up to a centre-forward? @alitweedale takes a look at the numbers. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/pr…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Why Everyone Wants Moises Caicedo 💰 🔵 Outstanding defensive numbers 🔵 Press resistant on the ball 🔵 A box-to-box machine We profile one of the most sought-after Premier League midfielders 📊👇
    Why Everyone Wants Moises Caicedo 💰 🔵 Outstanding defensive numbers 🔵 Press resistant on the ball 🔵 A box-to-box machine We profile one of the most sought-after Premier League midfielders 📊👇
    U21 Euros: Players to Watch👀 Figo, Cannavaro, Pirlo and Thiago are among the previous recipients of the 'Golden Player' award. But who could be the next to join them? We analysed 5 players to keep an eye on as the tournament kicks off today: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/under-21-european-championship-players-to-watch/
    U21 Euros: Players to Watch👀 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/un…
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    R to @beenwrekt: The TV special was in honor of MIT's 100th birthday and had some absolutely wild predictions. It also featured MIT legend Jerome Wiesner smoking a pipe while evangelizing the future. https://youtu.be/cvOTKFXpvKA
    The TV special was in honor of MIT's 100th birthday and had some absolutely wild predictions. It also featured MIT legend Jerome Wiesner smoking a pipe while evangelizing the future. piped.video/cvOTKFXpvKA  ( 1 min )
    R to @beenwrekt: That last still and quote is from this 1961 TV special from MIT where they have the TX0 computer write a spaghetti western. (ht @MichaelSocolow)
    That last still and quote is from this 1961 TV special from MIT where they have the TX0 computer write a spaghetti western. (ht @MichaelSocolow)  ( 1 min )
    R to @beenwrekt: “I don’t think my daughter will ever marry a computer.”
    “I don’t think my daughter will ever marry a computer.”  ( 1 min )
    R to @beenwrekt: Midjourney, show me weird nerds in suits mansplaining computers in a film noir style.
    Midjourney, show me weird nerds in suits mansplaining computers in a film noir style.  ( 1 min )
    R to @beenwrekt: MIT’s techno-utopian propaganda is older than Artificial Intelligence.
    MIT’s techno-utopian propaganda is older than Artificial Intelligence.  ( 1 min )
    R to @beenwrekt: The whole documentary is worth a watch! Make some popcorn and get into some vintage pop singularity science. https://youtu.be/NN7mlicU95w
    The whole documentary is worth a watch! Make some popcorn and get into some vintage pop singularity science. piped.video/NN7mlicU95w  ( 1 min )
    R to @beenwrekt: He prefaces this with “The word 'think' is one of the words like life and 'soul,' which are bad words. They mean just what we want them to mean.”
    He prefaces this with “The word 'think' is one of the words like life and 'soul,' which are bad words. They mean just what we want them to mean.”
    With regards to this 1954 prototype Roomba, Norbert Wiener says “we have machines which, if they were for the first time discovered by animal psychologists, would be said to think in the way animals do.”
    With regards to this 1954 prototype Roomba, Norbert Wiener says “we have machines which, if they were for the first time discovered by animal psychologists, would be said to think in the way animals do.”  ( 1 min )
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    tmblr.co/ZuM2Kye0WS214u00
    RT by @losthunderlads: A groovy Star Trek poster from Jim Steranko, 1968
    A groovy Star Trek poster from Jim Steranko, 1968
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: some people are born losers, and you can tell because no amount of being in charge, being in a dominant position or getting exactly what they want can make them feel like a winner. which is why we get this shit
    some people are born losers, and you can tell because no amount of being in charge, being in a dominant position or getting exactly what they want can make them feel like a winner. which is why we get this shit  ( 1 min )
    R to @pixelatedboat: I laughed at some of the jokes and the third act wasn’t a letdown, so it’s in the top 10% of superhero movies
    I laughed at some of the jokes and the third act wasn’t a letdown, so it’s in the top 10% of superhero movies
    *quietly while everyone is distracted by the submarine thing* I liked The Flash. Fun movie
    *quietly while everyone is distracted by the submarine thing* I liked The Flash. Fun movie

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    regis philbin body count .xls
    regis philbin body count .xls
    R to @dril: it was easy
    it was easy
    i found the submarine , all
    i found the submarine , all
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    Unlikely pollinators in Brazil, climate-resilient coffee in Uganda, credible cryptozoology down under, and more in this month's Quick Hits https://trib.al/CG46uf5
    Unlikely pollinators in Brazil, climate-resilient coffee in Uganda, credible cryptozoology down under, and more in this month's Quick Hits trib.al/CG46uf5
    Efforts to discourage new smokers and help people quit are bringing smoking rates down in many places, but it’s going to take more to put an end to tobacco smoking altogether. Read this Special Report to learn more about the global battle against tobacco: https://bit.ly/3NFgH2X This is editorially independent content produced with support from Haleon.
    Efforts to discourage new smokers and help people quit are bringing smoking rates down in many places, but it’s going to take more to put an end to tobacco smoking altogether. bit.ly/3NFgH2X This is editorially independent content produced with support from Haleon.
    The American Lung Association says a proposed EPA rule to curtail tailpipe pollution could help the country avoid premature deaths and millions of asthma attacks https://trib.al/0MdER8J
    The American Lung Association says a proposed EPA rule to curtail tailpipe pollution could help the country avoid premature deaths and millions of asthma attacks trib.al/0MdER8J
    Research shows that disrupting the body's circadian rhythm raises cancer risk, and resetting it may bring that risk down https://trib.al/y45o4la
    Research shows that disrupting the body's circadian rhythm raises cancer risk, and resetting it may bring that risk down trib.al/y45o4la
    🎧 June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. On this episode of Science, Quickly, we take you into some of nature's most monstrous storms. Listen now on @spotifypodcasts 🔗 https://bit.ly/3XkNZaS
    🎧 June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. On this episode of Science, Quickly, we take you into some of nature's most monstrous storms. @spotifypodcasts 🔗 bit.ly/3XkNZaS
    A bacterial infection could be linked to endometriosis. https://trib.al/zUuEujZ
    A bacterial infection could be linked to endometriosis. trib.al/zUuEujZ
    Parrots are thriving. At least 60 parrot species have populations well outside their natural geographical ranges. Our attraction to parrots has played a key role in their rise to world domination—humans have traded and moved these birds around for millennia. Learn more about these smart, social and highly adaptable birds in our July/August issue: https://bit.ly/3CWnRK5
    Parrots are thriving. At least 60 parrot species have populations well outside their natural geographical ranges. Our attraction to parrots has played a key role in their rise to world domination—humans have traded and moved these birds around for millennia. bit.ly/3CWnRK5
    Wall lizards can “size up” invading competitors by smell alone https://trib.al/jVIC1fH
    Wall lizards can “size up” invading competitors by smell alone trib.al/jVIC1fH
    We should pay less attention to children's weight and more to their overall health by encouraging outdoor play | Editorial https://trib.al/tRHTn9e
    We should pay less attention to children's weight and more to their overall health by encouraging outdoor play | Editorial trib.al/tRHTn9e
    Tornados are moving east, OSIRIS-REx's asteroid sample is coming to Earth soon, and there's fresh treasure under the seafloor https://trib.al/21nv1hJ
    Tornados are moving east, OSIRIS-REx's asteroid sample is coming to Earth soon, and there's fresh treasure under the seafloor trib.al/21nv1hJ
    Though you might not be able to significantly boost your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing https://trib.al/unfYbPd
    Though you might not be able to significantly boost your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing trib.al/unfYbPd
    Smart, adaptable and loud, parrots are thriving in cities far outside their native ranges https://trib.al/w7lpC2y
    Smart, adaptable and loud, parrots are thriving in cities far outside their native ranges trib.al/w7lpC2y
    Cancer and dementia research is combined in a new 'biology-first' approach. [Sponsored by @EisaiUS] https://www.scientificamerican.com/custom-media/cancer-and-dementia-have-factors-in-common-so-why-study-them-separately1/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sacm_eisaius&utm_content=link-post
    Cancer and dementia research is combined in a new 'biology-first' approach. [Sponsored by @EisaiUS] scientificamerican.com/custo…
    New work suggests four distinct star system types—and finds our own in the rarest category https://trib.al/OcH2tFl
    New work suggests four distinct star system types—and finds our own in the rarest category trib.al/OcH2tFl
    Scientists have used quantum technology to track individual particles of light as they begin the process of photosynthesis https://trib.al/1GNcplQ
    Scientists have used quantum technology to track individual particles of light as they begin the process of photosynthesis trib.al/1GNcplQ
    Bold new simulations suggest the James Webb Space Telescope might be able to distinguish between competing dark matter models by studying primordial dwarf galaxies https://trib.al/MBfvwBg
    Bold new simulations suggest the James Webb Space Telescope might be able to distinguish between competing dark matter models by studying primordial dwarf galaxies trib.al/MBfvwBg
    Insects have surprisingly rich inner lives—a revelation that has wide-ranging ethical implications https://trib.al/PfhIZL6
    Insects have surprisingly rich inner lives—a revelation that has wide-ranging ethical implications trib.al/PfhIZL6
    The James Webb Space Telescope is giving us a glimpse of Population III stars. 🎧 On Cosmos, Quickly 🎙️ @krinjgy and @LeeBillings take a look at the first stars in the universe. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/42LD5vJ
    The James Webb Space Telescope is giving us a glimpse of Population III stars. @krinjgy and @LeeBillings take a look at the first stars in the universe. bit.ly/42LD5vJ
    Infection by a particular group of bacteria could be linked to endometriosis. https://trib.al/S1CCYRi
    Infection by a particular group of bacteria could be linked to endometriosis. trib.al/S1CCYRi
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    these differences are within the margin of sampling + non-sampling error. my advice: wait for more data
    these differences are within the margin of sampling + non-sampling error. my advice: wait for more data nitter.net/mkraju/status/1671196757454094336#m
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    Consumer prices up 4.0 percent from May 2022 to May 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/consumer-prices-up-4-0-percent-from-may-2022-to-may-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Consumer prices up 4.0 percent from May 2022 to May 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/consum… #BLSdata
    Consumer prices up 4.0 percent from May 2022 to May 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/consumer-prices-up-4-0-percent-from-may-2022-to-may-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Consumer prices up 4.0 percent from May 2022 to May 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/consum… #BLSdata
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    Don’t miss your chance to sign up for Nature Briefing, the essential weekday newsletter packed with science news, opinion and analysis, and you can be in with a chance to win a selection of adorable plush toys from GIANTmicrobes! https://bit.ly/3q82FNN
    Don’t miss your chance to sign up for Nature Briefing, the essential weekday newsletter packed with science news, opinion and analysis, and you can be in with a chance to win a selection of adorable plush toys from GIANTmicrobes! bit.ly/3q82FNN
    Nature research paper: Structural basis for the binding of DNP and purine nucleotides onto UCP1 https://go.nature.com/3p4q3fe
    Nature research paper: Structural basis for the binding of DNP and purine nucleotides onto UCP1 go.nature.com/3p4q3fe
    Editorial: The Sustainable Development Goals are failing. Science can do more to save them https://go.nature.com/46qZwcT
    Editorial: The Sustainable Development Goals are failing. Science can do more to save them go.nature.com/46qZwcT
    How scientists are hacking the genetic code to give proteins new powers https://go.nature.com/43TWbRJ
    How scientists are hacking the genetic code to give proteins new powers go.nature.com/43TWbRJ
    From the archive: Oxford observatory delayed, and cyclone mysteries https://go.nature.com/42M6J3X
    From the archive: Oxford observatory delayed, and cyclone mysteries go.nature.com/42M6J3X
    Tiny spinning robots sorted themselves into this beautiful pattern https://go.nature.com/3Jm0SeS
    Tiny spinning robots sorted themselves into this beautiful pattern go.nature.com/3Jm0SeS
    A new building block for constructing organic molecules https://go.nature.com/3Xi8nZT
    A new building block for constructing organic molecules go.nature.com/3Xi8nZT
    Developing a soft robot ‘skin’ that enables touch-based interaction https://go.nature.com/46fgURG
    Developing a soft robot ‘skin’ that enables touch-based interaction go.nature.com/46fgURG
    Nature research paper: No thick carbon dioxide atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 c https://go.nature.com/3pbDEkG
    Nature research paper: No thick carbon dioxide atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 c go.nature.com/3pbDEkG
    Astronomers have reported that there is probably no tantalizing atmosphere on the planet TRAPPIST-1 c, just as they reported months ago for its neighbour TRAPPIST-1 b https://go.nature.com/3qWsBw9
    Astronomers have reported that there is probably no tantalizing atmosphere on the planet TRAPPIST-1 c, just as they reported months ago for its neighbour TRAPPIST-1 b go.nature.com/3qWsBw9
    Researchers say a plan is needed to ensure countries aren’t being exploited, if the world is to prevent the next pandemic https://go.nature.com/3CCoLep
    Researchers say a plan is needed to ensure countries aren’t being exploited, if the world is to prevent the next pandemic go.nature.com/3CCoLep
    Particle, wave, both or neither? The experiment that challenges all we know about reality https://go.nature.com/3pcyEwi
    Particle, wave, both or neither? The experiment that challenges all we know about reality go.nature.com/3pcyEwi
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    This tuna melt comes with all the bells and whistles: mashed avocado, sliced tomato, crispy bacon, pickled jalapeños, and melted cheese in two forms. https://www.seriouseats.com/tuna-melt-avocado-bacon-tomato?taid=64922f87ef81bc00012d982b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This tuna melt comes with all the bells and whistles: mashed avocado, sliced tomato, crispy bacon, pickled jalapeños, and melted cheese in two forms. seriouseats.com/tuna-melt-av…
    The ultimate pork chops start with an overnight dry-brine, before being cooked gently in an oven, and finished off with a sear in a hot skillet. https://www.seriouseats.com/perfect-pan-seared-pork-chop-recipe?taid=6492216fef81bc00012d92df&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    The ultimate pork chops start with an overnight dry-brine, before being cooked gently in an oven, and finished off with a sear in a hot skillet. seriouseats.com/perfect-pan-…
    A kimchi-and-buttermilk brine tenderizes and seasons chicken thighs, which are fried until they're super crisp and craggy. https://www.seriouseats.com/kimchi-fried-chicken-recipe?taid=649213586545c90001a22dfd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A kimchi-and-buttermilk brine tenderizes and seasons chicken thighs, which are fried until they're super crisp and craggy. seriouseats.com/kimchi-fried…
    A winning combination of salt cod, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, and scallion makes these crisp, savory fritters irresistible. https://www.seriouseats.com/salt-fish-fritters-recipe-7505265?taid=6491f74e7bd79800015f289e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A winning combination of salt cod, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, and scallion makes these crisp, savory fritters irresistible. seriouseats.com/salt-fish-fr…
    It has a dual fine-mesh filter for clean-tasting coffee and sports an easy to wash glass body. https://www.seriouseats.com/espro-p3-french-press-sale-7547115?taid=6491e95649cd0f00017ab718&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    It has a dual fine-mesh filter for clean-tasting coffee and sports an easy to wash glass body. seriouseats.com/espro-p3-fre…
    The classic, crunchy, sour-salty-sweet green papaya salad https://www.seriouseats.com/som-tam-green-papaya-salad-5208332?taid=6491db3383d8050001b7333b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    The classic, crunchy, sour-salty-sweet green papaya salad seriouseats.com/som-tam-gree…
    We tested 16 rolling pins to find out which were the best—evaluating their performance, usability, and cleanup. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-choose-the-best-rolling-pin?taid=6491bf24ef81bc00012d73eb&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tested 16 rolling pins to find out which were the best—evaluating their performance, usability, and cleanup. seriouseats.com/how-to-choos…
    Tender, well-marbled steak, sautéed onions, and melty provolone cheese served in a soft but sturdy hoagie roll define this classic Philly sandwich. https://www.seriouseats.com/philly-cheesesteak-recipe-7546830?taid=6491b112ef81bc00012d707a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Tender, well-marbled steak, sautéed onions, and melty provolone cheese served in a soft but sturdy hoagie roll define this classic Philly sandwich. seriouseats.com/philly-chees…
    With a few bricks and some aluminum foil, you can build a better skewer-grilling system. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-set-up-grill-for-skewers?taid=6490fa3149cd0f0001bfb3d6&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    With a few bricks and some aluminum foil, you can build a better skewer-grilling system. seriouseats.com/how-to-set-u…
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    RT by @berkeley_ai: Today we presented our work on Action Recognition with 3D pose and tracking at #CVPR. We also released our code, models, and dataset of 1.5 million human trajectories. Code: https://github.com/brjathu/LART Project Page: http://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~jathushan/LART
    Today we presented our work on Action Recognition with 3D pose and tracking at #CVPR. github.com/brjathu/LART people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~ja…
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    RT by @ground_guru: Big change to #PL2 next season. Intrigued to see how it works out...
    Big change to #PL2 next season. Intrigued to see how it works out... nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671070243458785280#m
    RT by @ground_guru: 🚨 ICYMI | The story we broke this morning regarding changes to PL2 for next season. 🚨
    🚨 ICYMI | The story we broke this morning regarding changes to PL2 for next season. 🚨 nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671072254224941056#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Great piece on engaging developmental players and connecting to the first team model https://trainingground.guru/articles/tom-hocking-empowering-players-with-analysis-at-wolves-academy
    Great piece on engaging developmental players and connecting to the first team model trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: Changes to the Premier League 2 for the upcoming season No promotion of relegation All 25 Cat 1 teams in one group Clubs vote for Swiss system Read the full story here🔽
    Changes to the Premier League 2 for the upcoming season nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671070243458785280#m
    RT by @ground_guru: There are no secrets in sport, but with everything we now have at our disposal, the informal, one to one, non-threatening conversation is as good as anything at our disposal, still. I watched a master at it all week, and the young players crave it too. There you go #coaching
    There are no secrets in sport, but with everything we now have at our disposal, the informal, one to one, non-threatening conversation is as good as anything at our disposal, still. I watched a master at it all week, and the young players crave it too. There you go #coaching
    RT by @ground_guru: 👍
    👍 nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671129629233491973#m
    Tom Hocking: Engaging young players with analysis at @Wolves Academy https://trainingground.guru/articles/tom-hocking-empowering-players-with-analysis-at-wolves-academy
    Tom Hocking: Engaging young players with analysis at @Wolves Academy trainingground.guru/articles…
    "Recent evidence indicates stress may hamper the updating of memories... & induce a shift from a flexible, cognitive form of learning towards rather rigid habit-like behaviour" Tom Hocking: Creating a training environment for analysis @WolvesAcademy https://trainingground.guru/articles/tom-hocking-empowering-players-with-analysis-at-wolves-academy
    "Recent evidence indicates stress may hamper the updating of memories... & induce a shift from a flexible, cognitive form of learning towards rather rigid habit-like behaviour" @WolvesAcademy trainingground.guru/articles…
    "If I hadn't seen that by doing my homework, maybe he would have caught me out." @kylewalker2 on the importance of analysis https://trainingground.guru/articles/tom-hocking-empowering-players-with-analysis-at-wolves-academy
    "If I hadn't seen that by doing my homework, maybe he would have caught me out." @kylewalker2 on the importance of analysis trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671129348168884225#m
    RT by @ground_guru: "For someone like @kylewalker2 to say that should be a boost for all analysts." Tom Hocking @WolvesAcademy https://trainingground.guru/articles/tom-hocking-empowering-players-with-analysis-at-wolves-academy
    "For someone like @kylewalker2 to say that should be a boost for all analysts." @WolvesAcademy trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: Tom Hocking: Empowering players with analysis @WolvesAcademy #WWFC @veotechnologies https://trainingground.guru/articles/tom-hocking-empowering-players-with-analysis-at-wolves-academy
    Tom Hocking: Empowering players with analysis @WolvesAcademy #WWFC @veotechnologies trainingground.guru/articles…
    Fantastic resource and account 👇👇
    Fantastic resource and account nitter.net/youthhawk/status/1671112799509008384#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Interesting https://trainingground.guru/articles/premier-league-2-to-switch-to-swiss-style-format-from-next-season
    Interesting trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: One league or two. U21s or U23s. We've covered PL2 extensively since its inception in 2016 and will continue to be your one-stop shop in 2023/24, covering every game and every goal. http://youthhawk.co.uk/w/index.php/2022-23_Premier_League_2
    One league or two. U21s or U23s. We've covered PL2 extensively since its inception in 2016 and will continue to be your one-stop shop in 2023/24, covering every game and every goal. youthhawk.co.uk/w/index.php/… nitter.net/youthhawk/status/1671068575992279041#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Bardzo duże zmiany w Premier League 2, w której rywalizują drużyny U21 akademii pierwszej kategorii: - koniec z podziałem na dwie dywizje i spadkami oraz awansami, - wprowadzony zostanie system szwajcarski, - 25 drużyn będzie podzielonych na pięć koszyków.
    Bardzo duże zmiany w Premier League 2, w której rywalizują drużyny U21 akademii pierwszej kategorii: nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671070243458785280#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Major change to elite U21 competition from next season: - 1 league with 25 teams - clubs seeded in 5 pots - no promotion or relegation - top 16 qualify for knock-out @youthhawk https://trainingground.guru/articles/premier-league-2-to-switch-to-swiss-style-format-from-next-season
    Major change to elite U21 competition from next season: @youthhawk trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671070243458785280#m
    "Many of the more established clubs have been in favour of removing relegation for some time, believing that the desire to maintain league position has overshadowed development decisions regarding individual players." @youthhawk https://trainingground.guru/articles/premier-league-2-to-switch-to-swiss-style-format-from-next-season
    "Many of the more established clubs have been in favour of removing relegation for some time, believing that the desire to maintain league position has overshadowed development decisions regarding individual players." @youthhawk trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671070243458785280#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Six fewer fixtures for #CFCDev. plus the lack of UEFA Youth League this season, means you can make a safe assumption that Chelsea will seek alternative ways to add to their games programme, be it formal PL-organised competitions or otherwise.
    Six fewer fixtures for #CFCDev. plus the lack of UEFA Youth League this season, means you can make a safe assumption that Chelsea will seek alternative ways to add to their games programme, be it formal PL-organised competitions or otherwise. nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1671070243458785280#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Premier League 2 to switch to Swiss-style format from next season - Training Ground Guru http://dlvr.it/SqxPqM
    Premier League 2 to switch to Swiss-style format from next season - Training Ground Guru dlvr.it/SqxPqM
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    In a new interview, Cathy Whitlock talks about testifying in Held v. Montana, a groundbreaking lawsuit arguing that Montana’s energy policies contribute to #ClimateChange. and therefore violate a right to “a clean and healthful environment.” https://scim.ag/34z
    In a new interview, Cathy Whitlock talks about testifying in Held v. Montana, a groundbreaking lawsuit arguing that Montana’s energy policies contribute to #ClimateChange. and therefore violate a right to “a clean and healthful environment.” scim.ag/34z
    Prodigious self-citation has enabled the Saveetha Dental College to top global lists, a new investigation finds. https://scim.ag/34v
    Prodigious self-citation has enabled the Saveetha Dental College to top global lists, a new investigation finds. scim.ag/34v
    An extensive effort to sequence the genomes of more than a dozen snake species has uncovered mutations that likely helped make their appendages vanish, as well as the DNA underlying other unusual traits. https://scim.ag/34q
    An extensive effort to sequence the genomes of more than a dozen snake species has uncovered mutations that likely helped make their appendages vanish, as well as the DNA underlying other unusual traits. scim.ag/34q
    Researchers around the globe are now trying to revive antibody treatments to treat #COVID19 by redesigning them to take aim at targets that are less prone to mutation. https://scim.ag/34m
    Researchers around the globe are now trying to revive antibody treatments to treat #COVID19 by redesigning them to take aim at targets that are less prone to mutation. scim.ag/34m
    New findings show #ClimateChange won’t affect every reef the same way—and offer an island of hope for coral conservation in our warm future. https://scim.ag/34i
    New findings show #ClimateChange won’t affect every reef the same way—and offer an island of hope for coral conservation in our warm future. scim.ag/34i
    “That so many titles were unable to meet their OA growth targets suggests that for some publishers, the transition to full and immediate open access is unlikely to happen in a reasonable time frame.” https://scim.ag/34c
    “That so many titles were unable to meet their OA growth targets suggests that for some publishers, the transition to full and immediate open access is unlikely to happen in a reasonable time frame.” scim.ag/34c
    Removing trash from the ocean may not be as harmless as it seems. https://scim.ag/34b
    Removing trash from the ocean may not be as harmless as it seems. scim.ag/34b
    Surplus #COVID19 vaccines are off limits to researchers who want to test next generation shots against existing ones. https://scim.ag/347
    Surplus #COVID19 vaccines are off limits to researchers who want to test next generation shots against existing ones. scim.ag/347
    Postdocs and staff scientists at the University of Washington reached a tentative agreement with university administrators, with both groups securing higher pay. https://scim.ag/33Z
    Postdocs and staff scientists at the University of Washington reached a tentative agreement with university administrators, with both groups securing higher pay. scim.ag/33Z
    Dogs and humans have been together for a long time. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/33X
    Dogs and humans have been together for a long time. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/33X
    The practice may be linked to healthier infant development, but safety and efficacy concerns still remain. https://scim.ag/33U
    The practice may be linked to healthier infant development, but safety and efficacy concerns still remain. scim.ag/33U
    A food dye from a South American fruit has become a test case for the ethical development of natural resources. #LongReads https://scim.ag/33S
    A food dye from a South American fruit has become a test case for the ethical development of natural resources. #LongReads scim.ag/33S
    A novel cancer vaccine tailored to genetic changes in a person’s tumor is showing promise in the clinic. https://scim.ag/33R
    A novel cancer vaccine tailored to genetic changes in a person’s tumor is showing promise in the clinic. scim.ag/33R
    How far will you go to stash your snacks? For some squirrels, it’s a gravity-defying act of carpentry. https://scim.ag/33Q
    How far will you go to stash your snacks? scim.ag/33Q
    The idea behind thermal batteries is to feed surplus wind or solar electricity to a heating element, which boosts the temperature of a liquid metal bath or a graphite block to several thousand degrees. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/33O
    The idea behind thermal batteries is to feed surplus wind or solar electricity to a heating element, which boosts the temperature of a liquid metal bath or a graphite block to several thousand degrees. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/33O
    An MIT class exercise shows how easily #AI tools can be used to order a bioweapon. https://scim.ag/33M
    An MIT class exercise shows how easily #AI tools can be used to order a bioweapon. scim.ag/33M
    Trees, regardless of their diameter, height, or elastic properties, don't tend to break until wind speeds reach about 42 m/s (94 mph). https://scim.ag/33K #ScienceMagArchives
    Trees, regardless of their diameter, height, or elastic properties, don't tend to break until wind speeds reach about 42 m/s (94 mph). scim.ag/33K #ScienceMagArchives
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    "In this process I have been reminded that, in any coming out, the community catches you." #PrideMonth @ScienceCareers https://scim.ag/34w
    "In this process I have been reminded that, in any coming out, the community catches you." #PrideMonth @ScienceCareers scim.ag/34w
    How has the cat become so globally ubiquitous and popular? The Cat’s Meow, a new book by evolutionary biologist @JLosos, has answers. Learn more: https://scim.ag/34s @SciMagBooks
    How has the cat become so globally ubiquitous and popular? @JLosos, has answers. Learn more: scim.ag/34s @SciMagBooks
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: An RNA supports the migration and invasiveness of breast and lung cancer cells, scientists discover a “sticking point” mechanism that helps activate T cells, and more in this week’s new issue of #ScienceSignaling. https://scim.ag/34p
    An RNA supports the migration and invasiveness of breast and lung cancer cells, scientists discover a “sticking point” mechanism that helps activate T cells, and more in this week’s new issue of #ScienceSignaling. scim.ag/34p
    Molecular machines developed from DNA-conjugated microtubules were capable of cooperatively loading and transporting cargo to specific locations under the control of light. https://scim.ag/34l @SciRobotics
    Molecular machines developed from DNA-conjugated microtubules were capable of cooperatively loading and transporting cargo to specific locations under the control of light. scim.ag/34l @SciRobotics
    R to @ScienceMagazine: Why is #LightPollution so difficult to measure? On this week's #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 tackles this question with researcher Stefan Wallner, and discusses how coordination between disciplines is required to protect dark nights. 🎧 Listen here: https://scim.ag/31G
    Why is #LightPollution so difficult to measure? #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 tackles this question with researcher Stefan Wallner, and discusses how coordination between disciplines is required to protect dark nights. scim.ag/31G
    R to @ScienceMagazine: A new #SciencePolicyForum examines existing #LightPollution regulations in various jurisdictions and discusses how they can be improved. https://scim.ag/32j
    A new #SciencePolicyForum examines existing #LightPollution regulations in various jurisdictions and discusses how they can be improved. scim.ag/32j
    R to @ScienceMagazine: A new #ScienceReview looks at how professional and amateur astronomers are affected by #LightPollution, including from satellite constellations. https://scim.ag/32i
    A new #ScienceReview looks at how professional and amateur astronomers are affected by #LightPollution, including from satellite constellations. scim.ag/32i
    R to @ScienceMagazine: A new #ScienceReview investigates how humans respond to nocturnal light exposure, disturbing sleep cycles and increasing the risk of some diseases. https://scim.ag/32h #LightPollution
    A new #ScienceReview investigates how humans respond to nocturnal light exposure, disturbing sleep cycles and increasing the risk of some diseases. scim.ag/32h #LightPollution
    R to @ScienceMagazine: Artificial light at night has variable and complex impacts on plants and animals, disrupting entire ecosystems, according to a new #ScienceReview. https://scim.ag/32g #LightPollution
    Artificial light at night has variable and complex impacts on plants and animals, disrupting entire ecosystems, according to a new #ScienceReview. scim.ag/32g #LightPollution
    R to @ScienceMagazine: Researchers need better ways to measure and monitor artificial light at night to improve our understanding of #LightPollution’s causes and to develop mitigation strategies, argues a new #ScienceReview. https://scim.ag/32f
    Researchers need better ways to measure and monitor artificial light at night to improve our understanding of #LightPollution’s causes and to develop mitigation strategies, argues a new #ScienceReview. scim.ag/32f
    In @ScienceAdvances, researchers introduce a paper-like, battery-free sensor that uses #AI to assess wound healing. The sensor enables a 97% accuracy in early detection of adverse events, such as infection, and could improve wound care management. https://scim.ag/349
    In @ScienceAdvances, researchers introduce a paper-like, battery-free sensor that uses #AI to assess wound healing. scim.ag/349
    "It is important to consider not only who does the science but also who receives the fruits of science if the Global South is to leapfrog into an equitable present and future," argues a new #ScienceEditorial by @TWASnews President Quarraisha Abdool Karim. https://scim.ag/342
    "It is important to consider not only who does the science but also who receives the fruits of science if the Global South is to leapfrog into an equitable present and future," argues a new #ScienceEditorial by @TWASnews President Quarraisha Abdool Karim. scim.ag/342
    Five of the most common shark species living in coral reefs have declined 60% to 73%, according to a massive global study in Science. 📄: https://scim.ag/33W #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/33V
    Five of the most common shark species living in coral reefs have declined 60% to 73%, according to a massive global study in Science. scim.ag/33W #SciencePerspective: scim.ag/33V
    The #AI Act, a groundbreaking draft law adopted with overwhelming majority by the European Parliament, provides a glimpse into the future of governance of AI, argues a new #ScienceEditorial. https://scim.ag/33T
    The #AI Act, a groundbreaking draft law adopted with overwhelming majority by the European Parliament, provides a glimpse into the future of governance of AI, argues a new #ScienceEditorial. scim.ag/33T
    Artificial atoms created from cesium ions on an InSb(110) surface can be used to emulate the molecular orbitals of organic molecules. Learn more in Science: https://scim.ag/33P
    Artificial atoms created from cesium ions on an InSb(110) surface can be used to emulate the molecular orbitals of organic molecules. scim.ag/33P
    Forest trees grown close together can protect each other from wind damage—even from the forceful gusts of a severe tropical storm, according to a study last year in @ScienceAdvances. https://scim.ag/33N #ScienceMagArchives
    Forest trees grown close together can protect each other from wind damage—even from the forceful gusts of a severe tropical storm, according to a study last year in @ScienceAdvances. scim.ag/33N #ScienceMagArchives
    Crops grown without sunlight could help feed astronauts bound for Mars, and someday supplement dinner plates on Earth. Learn more in this @NewsfromScience feature: https://scim.ag/33L
    Crops grown without sunlight could help feed astronauts bound for Mars, and someday supplement dinner plates on Earth. @NewsfromScience feature: scim.ag/33L
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: While certain teams might be targeting point guards and big men in Thursday's NBA Draft, it seems every team can always use another two-way wing. We've used our NBA Draft Model to identify the players that offer the most two-way potential at the wing. https://theanalyst.com/na/2023/06/top-two-way-wings-2023-nba-draft/
    While certain teams might be targeting point guards and big men in Thursday's NBA Draft, it seems every team can always use another two-way wing. theanalyst.com/na/2023/06/to…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Why Everyone Wants Moises Caicedo 💰 🔵 Outstanding defensive numbers 🔵 Press resistant on the ball 🔵 A box-to-box machine We profile one of the most sought-after Premier League midfielders 📊👇
    Why Everyone Wants Moises Caicedo 💰 🔵 Outstanding defensive numbers 🔵 Press resistant on the ball 🔵 A box-to-box machine We profile one of the most sought-after Premier League midfielders 📊👇
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐩 🔝 With teams now able to press better than ever before, is it time for your side to deploy a Big Man Up Top™ to combat that? @alitweedale investigates the data 📊
    𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐩 🔝 @alitweedale investigates the data 📊
    𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝟐: The Key Differences 📈 How does the style of Football change as you journey down the English Football pyramid? Well, we have the answers. Read our in-depth study on the differences between the top four tiers in England. ⬇️
    𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝟐: The Key Differences 📈 How does the style of Football change as you journey down the English Football pyramid? Well, we have the answers. Read our in-depth study on the differences between the top four tiers in England. ⬇️
    🥉 Third in the Premier League 🏆 Ended a six-year trophy drought 🔢 Their second-best points tally post-Ferguson Overall, Erik ten Hag's first season at Man Utd was a success, but they can't afford to stand still. So, what should they focus on improving?
    🥉 Third in the Premier League 🏆 Ended a six-year trophy drought 🔢 Their second-best points tally post-Ferguson Overall, Erik ten Hag's first season at Man Utd was a success, but they can't afford to stand still. So, what should they focus on improving?
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓫𝓸𝔂 Bukayo Saka couldn't even remember the last time he scored a hat-trick at 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ level, so Monday's treble was momentous for the Arsenal star. Here are the @OptaJoe numbers that highlight the significance of his achievement... ⚽⚽⚽ https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/opta-numbers-behind-bukayo-saka-first-career-hat-trick/
    𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓫𝓸𝔂 @OptaJoe numbers that highlight the significance of his achievement... theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/op…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: U21 Euros: Players to Watch 👀 Figo, Cannavaro, Pirlo and Thiago are among the previous recipients of the 'Golden Player' award. But who could be the next to join them? We analysed 5 players to keep an eye on as the tournament kicks off 👇 https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/under-21-european-championship-players-to-watch/
    U21 Euros: Players to Watch 👀 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/un…
    Have you taken on the Opta Quiz podcast yet ❓ Play and subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opta-quiz/id1691049656 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVhbmFseXN0LmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qvb3B0YS1xdWl6Lw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ffm6r8y7EtjToyE01INQg Others: https://linktr.ee/optaquiz https://theanalyst.com/eu/podcast/world-cup-quiz-opta-quiz/
    Have you taken on the Opta Quiz podcast yet ❓ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… podcasts.google.com/?feed=aH… open.spotify.com/show/3ffm6r… linktr.ee/optaquiz theanalyst.com/eu/podcast/wo…
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    RT by @losthunderlads: As a source of knowledge about the past, 31% of Americans trust college professors (vs just 7% for TV news) "a great deal". When profs go on cable TV they are spending trust that generations of scholars have earned to help cable news. https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/history-the-past-and-public-culture-results-from-a-national-survey/4-which-sources-of-the-past-are-viewed-as-trustworthy
    As a source of knowledge about the past, 31% of Americans trust college professors (vs just 7% for TV news) "a great deal". When profs go on cable TV they are spending trust that generations of scholars have earned to help cable news. historians.org/research-and-…
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    Today's #SCOTUS order list is here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/062023zor_4gc5.pdf
    Today's #SCOTUS order list is here: supremecourt.gov/orders/cour…
    #SCOTUS agrees to decide whether US is immune from lawsuits for violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act
    #SCOTUS agrees to decide whether US is immune from lawsuits for violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act
    But first, orders from the justices' private conference last week are expected at 9:30 am today.
    But first, orders from the justices' private conference last week are expected at 9:30 am today. nitter.net/AHoweBlogger/status/1671146292351844352#m
    #SCOTUS expected to release opinions on Thursday and Friday of this week. The justices have 18 as-yet-undecided cases.
    #SCOTUS expected to release opinions on Thursday and Friday of this week. The justices have 18 as-yet-undecided cases.
    RT by @AHoweBlogger: There will be a lot of bad information today about this standard scheduling order by Judge Cannon. Although the case is currently set for August, that’s not a real date. It’s just a place setter. The case will get continued. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.648652/gov.uscourts.flsd.648652.28.0.pdf
    There will be a lot of bad information today about this standard scheduling order by Judge Cannon. Although the case is currently set for August, that’s not a real date. It’s just a place setter. The case will get continued. storage.courtlistener.com/re…
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    Here’s this week’s cartoon for @guardian_sport https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2023/jun/20/david-squires-on-jack-grealish-and-his-week-long-treble-celebrations
    Here’s this week’s cartoon for @guardian_sport theguardian.com/football/ng-…
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    RT by @ZoubinGhahrama1: [De retour de #VivaTech] 🌍 En quoi l'#IA nous aide-t-elle face aux défis sociétaux ? ❓ Comment développer l'IA de façon responsable ? 🇫🇷 Quelle est la mission du centre de recherche en IA de @Google à Paris ? 📽️ Les réponses de @ZoubinGhahrama1, VP Research @Google @DeepMind
    [De retour de #VivaTech] #IA nous aide-t-elle face aux défis sociétaux ? @Google à Paris ? @ZoubinGhahrama1, VP Research @Google @DeepMind
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    RT by @tetraduzione: The code of our scalable neural #ASP is online. Check it out. https://github.com/ml-research/SLASH
    The code of our scalable neural #ASP is online. Check it out. github.com/ml-research/SLASH

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    Are you a postdoc? We want to hear how your career in science has fared over the past three years. Have cost-of-living rises, workforce shortages, or AI affected you? Let us know: https://go.nature.com/3p9jbgi
    Are you a postdoc? We want to hear how your career in science has fared over the past three years. Have cost-of-living rises, workforce shortages, or AI affected you? Let us know: go.nature.com/3p9jbgi
    RT by @Nature: This #Pride piece includes astute and thoughtful reporting by @sophurky. And don't skip the sidebar where trans scientists tell their truths. Coming out at work: transgender scientists share their stories https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01908-y
    This #Pride piece includes astute and thoughtful reporting by @sophurky. And don't skip the sidebar where trans scientists tell their truths. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    Pay, perks and culture shocks: a toolkit for scientists moving to industry https://go.nature.com/3Pk7IFv
    Pay, perks and culture shocks: a toolkit for scientists moving to industry go.nature.com/3Pk7IFv
    Christina Termini’s tweet on her do-it-yourself system for managing lab inventory went viral. Here’s how to implement the tool #AcademicChatter https://go.nature.com/3Jjiecl
    Christina Termini’s tweet on her do-it-yourself system for managing lab inventory went viral. Here’s how to implement the tool #AcademicChatter go.nature.com/3Jjiecl
    Human depletion of underground reservoirs has shifted the global distribution of water so much that the North Pole has drifted by more more than 4 centimetres per year https://go.nature.com/3Pk7P3J
    Human depletion of underground reservoirs has shifted the global distribution of water so much that the North Pole has drifted by more more than 4 centimetres per year go.nature.com/3Pk7P3J
    R to @Nature: Get this Briefing free in your inbox 📩 sign up at: https://www.nature.com/briefing/signup/?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    Get this Briefing free in your inbox 📩 sign up at: nature.com/briefing/signup/?…
    R to @Nature: Last week, our penguin puzzle saw Leif Penguinson exploring the dense forests of Karkonosze National Park in southwestern Poland. Did you find the penguin?
    Last week, our penguin puzzle saw Leif Penguinson exploring the dense forests of Karkonosze National Park in southwestern Poland. Did you find the penguin?
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    Tuna marinated with vinegar, onions, tomatoes, ginger and chiles. https://www.seriouseats.com/kinilaw-5193131?taid=6490ddfa7bd79800015eeb85&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Tuna marinated with vinegar, onions, tomatoes, ginger and chiles. seriouseats.com/kinilaw-5193…
    This mayo-free tuna salad is loaded with Mediterranean flavors, including plenty of fresh olive oil, capers, olives, fennel, celery, and a splash of lemon. https://www.seriouseats.com/mediterranean-tuna-salad-sandwich-recipe?taid=6490c1e283d8050001b6f508&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This mayo-free tuna salad is loaded with Mediterranean flavors, including plenty of fresh olive oil, capers, olives, fennel, celery, and a splash of lemon. seriouseats.com/mediterranea…
    An easy, one-skillet swordfish dinner straight from Southern Italy. https://www.seriouseats.com/agghiotta-di-pesce-spada-sicilian-braised-swordfish-with-tomatoes-and-olives-5212333?taid=6490a5ef83d8050001b6ef26&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    An easy, one-skillet swordfish dinner straight from Southern Italy. seriouseats.com/agghiotta-di…
    Everything you'll need to stock a full Jamaican pantry. https://www.seriouseats.com/jamaican-essential-ingredients?taid=649097dc6545c9000155ad0f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Everything you'll need to stock a full Jamaican pantry. seriouseats.com/jamaican-ess…
    Cauliflower cooked down into a savory-sweet sauce with Sicilian staples: anchovies, pine nuts, raisins, saffron, and toasted breadcrumbs. https://www.seriouseats.com/pasta-chi-vruoccoli-arriminati-sicilian-pasta-with-cauliflower?taid=649089e47bd79800015edc0d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Cauliflower cooked down into a savory-sweet sauce with Sicilian staples: anchovies, pine nuts, raisins, saffron, and toasted breadcrumbs. seriouseats.com/pasta-chi-vr…
    Mired in the stench, people danced, drank, shared stories, and fell in love, all in the name of a single iconic dish. https://www.seriouseats.com/chitlin-strut-salley-south-carolina?taid=64906daf9149e00001808345&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Mired in the stench, people danced, drank, shared stories, and fell in love, all in the name of a single iconic dish. seriouseats.com/chitlin-stru…
    Chilly bears, a.k.a. flips, a.k.a. honeydrippers, a.k.a huckabucks, are a frozen treat that embodies the twinned culinary histories of frozen desserts in America and the traditional red drinks of the African diaspora. https://www.seriouseats.com/chilly-bears-frozen-cup-history?taid=64905fb133bd120001fd753f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Chilly bears, a.k.a. flips, a.k.a. honeydrippers, a.k.a huckabucks, are a frozen treat that embodies the twinned culinary histories of frozen desserts in America and the traditional red drinks of the African diaspora. seriouseats.com/chilly-bears…
    Hot sauce is used twice to season these super flavorful veggie burgers. https://www.seriouseats.com/hot-sauce-spiked-mushroom-veggie-burgers-recipe-5188512?taid=648fa8a7bfb6b300016bbd3e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Hot sauce is used twice to season these super flavorful veggie burgers. seriouseats.com/hot-sauce-sp…
    We tested every variable to find the best method and ingredients to make the ultimate Genovese-style basil pesto sauce that tastes just like it came from the Ligurian hills of Italy. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-pesto-recipe?taid=648f9a9dcdd3ac0001dde7a2&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tested every variable to find the best method and ingredients to make the ultimate Genovese-style basil pesto sauce that tastes just like it came from the Ligurian hills of Italy. seriouseats.com/best-pesto-r…
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    The Man Show is not gay . Its smart
    The Man Show is not gay . Its smart
    the titanic is still out there taking lives and everyone on here is too busy posting pictures of their fat penis to care
    the titanic is still out there taking lives and everyone on here is too busy posting pictures of their fat penis to care
    some times you see a person on here screaming and accusing you of being a "ho" and you click onto their profile and its this guy
    some times you see a person on here screaming and accusing you of being a "ho" and you click onto their profile and its this guy
    they brought back the man show but the hosts just spend 28 minutes every episode talking about sucking womens toes and feet. WOKE!
    they brought back the man show but the hosts just spend 28 minutes every episode talking about sucking womens toes and feet. WOKE!
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    I should say, that is what our tech has been doing to us for a couple thousand centuries. I'm not at all sure if the process can be stopped, or if we would even be right to want to stop it.
    I should say, that is what our tech has been doing to us for a couple thousand centuries. I'm not at all sure if the process can be stopped, or if we would even be right to want to stop it. nitter.net/losthunderlads/status/1670853843331022848#m
    RT by @losthunderlads: 'Night forest' by contemporary US artist Paula Schuette Kraemer #WomensArt
    'Night forest' by contemporary US artist Paula Schuette Kraemer #WomensArt
    RT by @losthunderlads: Leningrad rain. Excerpt from "City and the Song" Soviet musical TV film, 1968.
    Leningrad rain. Excerpt from "City and the Song" Soviet musical TV film, 1968.
    tmblr.co/ZuM2Kyd-tFsceW00
    tmblr.co/ZuM2Kyd-tFsceW00
    RT by @losthunderlads: it is estimated there is 40-42 million prostitutes worldwide, 75% of them between the ages 13-25 and over 9 out of 10 have a pimp. a prostitute is 60-120 times more likely to be assaulted or murdered than an average person. but sure, it’s a regular job just like any other
    it is estimated there is 40-42 million prostitutes worldwide, 75% of them between the ages 13-25 and over 9 out of 10 have a pimp. a prostitute is 60-120 times more likely to be assaulted or murdered than an average person. but sure, it’s a regular job just like any other
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    RT by @ground_guru: Victor Orta close to a return to football. Deal being finalised for him to replace Monchi as Sevilla’s sporting director. Minor details to agree but will take him back to the club he worked at for almost a decade. Story @TheAthleticFC https://theathletic.com/4623010/2023/06/19/victor-orta-sevilla-monchi/
    Victor Orta close to a return to football. Deal being finalised for him to replace Monchi as Sevilla’s sporting director. Minor details to agree but will take him back to the club he worked at for almost a decade. @TheAthleticFC theathletic.com/4623010/2023…
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    i’m not sure, frankly, that 15-20% is especially surprising for someone (a) who is running against a president with just an 80% approval rating within his own party and (b) who has the last name kennedy. call me when RFK is at 30% in january 2024
    i’m not sure, frankly, that 15-20% is especially surprising for someone (a) who is running against a president with just an 80% approval rating within his own party and (b) who has the last name kennedy. call me when RFK is at 30% in january 2024 nitter.net/nytimes/status/1670808758509862917#m
    response rates for several key government surveys are now nearing or exceeding the lows they experienced during the early part of the covid-19 pandemic https://www.bls.gov/osmr/response-rates/home.htm
    response rates for several key government surveys are now nearing or exceeding the lows they experienced during the early part of the covid-19 pandemic bls.gov/osmr/response-rates/…
    wrong. also 538%
    wrong. also 538% nitter.net/TrueSlazac/status/1670438466172121089#m
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    ANNOUNCEMENT: If you are submitting a tutorial proposal to @NeurIPSConf, you will be allowed to include a 6th page for references only, but please highlight (in bold) the subset of _key_ references which your tutorial will primarily draw from.
    ANNOUNCEMENT: If you are submitting a tutorial proposal to @NeurIPSConf, you will be allowed to include a 6th page for references only, but please highlight (in bold) the subset of _key_ references which your tutorial will primarily draw from.
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    European warriors of the Bronze Age might have been fearsome—but they were no match for milk. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/33G
    European warriors of the Bronze Age might have been fearsome—but they were no match for milk. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/33G
    It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant. https://scim.ag/33B
    It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant. scim.ag/33B
    A groundbreaking epidemiological study has produced the most compelling evidence yet that exposure to the chemical solvent trichloroethylene—common in soil and groundwater—increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. https://scim.ag/33v
    A groundbreaking epidemiological study has produced the most compelling evidence yet that exposure to the chemical solvent trichloroethylene—common in soil and groundwater—increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. scim.ag/33v
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    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Taurine deficiency may be a driver for aging, finds a new @ScienceMagazine study in several animal models. The results warrant clinical trials to examine taurine’s effect on healthy lifespan in humans. 📄: https://scim.ag/33F #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/33E
    Taurine deficiency may be a driver for aging, finds a new @ScienceMagazine study in several animal models. The results warrant clinical trials to examine taurine’s effect on healthy lifespan in humans. scim.ag/33F #SciencePerspective: scim.ag/33E
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    RT by @berkeley_ai: 🤝🤔𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚?? In our new ICML paper, we provide a method that determines exactly the information you need to be an optimal teammate in multiagent games. [1/10]
    🤝🤔𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚??
    RT by @berkeley_ai: We have an exciting @CVPR workshop on visual pretraining for robotics tomorrow! Apart from the fully in-person talks by an amazing set of speakers, we are glad to have a beautiful venue right across the Vancouver sea and mountains! Schedule: https://vispr-workshop.github.io/
    We have an exciting @CVPR workshop on visual pretraining for robotics tomorrow! vispr-workshop.github.io/
    RT by @berkeley_ai: New pre-print w/ @AlisonGopnik "Comparing Machines and Children: Using Developmental Psychology Experiments to Assess the Strengths and Weaknesses of LaMDA Responses" A benchmark investigation on @Google LaMDA & key developmental domains🤖 https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.11243 @berkeley_ai
    New pre-print w/ @AlisonGopnik "Comparing Machines and Children: Using Developmental Psychology Experiments to Assess the Strengths and Weaknesses of LaMDA Responses" @Google LaMDA & key developmental domains🤖 arxiv.org/abs/2305.11243 @berkeley_ai
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    Final call for today’s blog on the FFP situation in the Premier League.
    Final call for today’s blog on the FFP situation in the Premier League. nitter.net/SwissRamble/status/1670672997022089217#m
    Lunchtime reminder of today’s blog on the FFP situation in the Premier League.
    Lunchtime reminder of today’s blog on the FFP situation in the Premier League. nitter.net/SwissRamble/status/1670672997022089217#m
    RT by @SwissRamble: A detailed look at the position of every Premier League club in terms of FFP as at the end of the 2021/22 season. TLDR - every club is fine with a couple of notable exceptions, though some are uncomfortably close to the limit. https://swissramble.substack.com/p/financial-fair-play-202122
    A detailed look at the position of every Premier League club in terms of FFP as at the end of the 2021/22 season. TLDR - every club is fine with a couple of notable exceptions, though some are uncomfortably close to the limit. swissramble.substack.com/p/f…
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝟐: The Key Differences 📈 How does the style of Football change as you journey down the English Football pyramid? Well, we have the answers. Read our in-depth study on the differences between the top four tiers in England. ⬇️
    𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝟐: The Key Differences 📈 How does the style of Football change as you journey down the English Football pyramid? Well, we have the answers. Read our in-depth study on the differences between the top four tiers in England. ⬇️
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: ⚫️Ball progression ⚫️Midfield steel ⚫️Headed goals Is Edson Álvarez the perfect Declan Rice replacement? https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/edson-alvarez-ajax-ball-progression-and-midfield-steel-what-you-get/
    ⚫️Ball progression theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ed…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 🆕Take on the Opta Quiz How much do you remember about the 2022 World Cup? 🏆 We've got 10 teasers lined up in our latest podcast, how will you get on? 🧠 Download, subscribe, rate & review on your favourite podcast platform 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/rsge1jYd
    🆕Take on the Opta Quiz link.chtbl.com/rsge1jYd
    Does Experience Bring Success? 👀 We look at all the facts and stats for the youngest teams and players in 2022-23 across the top five European leagues. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/how-much-faith-does-your-club-show-in-young-players-2022-23/
    Does Experience Bring Success? 👀 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ho…
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    R to @Zonal_Marking:
    nitter.net/Zonal_Marking/status/180370600282435585#m
    Was gonna tweet that Bournemouth should sack O’Neil but bottled it. PL clubs have the ability to get in top-class coaches now. O’Neil did a good job, but also got a bit lucky, dull football, prob more than 50% chance he would have got replaced next season. May as well do it now.
    Was gonna tweet that Bournemouth should sack O’Neil but bottled it. PL clubs have the ability to get in top-class coaches now. O’Neil did a good job, but also got a bit lucky, dull football, prob more than 50% chance he would have got replaced next season. May as well do it now.
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    RT by @tetraduzione: 📣 Exciting news! 🎉 We are proud to announce our #NeurIPS2023 "ROAD-R Challenge" 🏁 This competition pushes the boundaries of AI by combining road event detection with adherence to specific logical requirements. Get ready for an incredible journey! 🔥 [1/n]
    📣 Exciting news! 🎉 We are proud to announce our #NeurIPS2023 "ROAD-R Challenge" 🏁 This competition pushes the boundaries of AI by combining road event detection with adherence to specific logical requirements. Get ready for an incredible journey! 🔥 [1/n]  ( 2 min )
    RT by @tetraduzione: Just arrived in Japan. I'm in Atami, attending the Workshop on Bayes Duality https://bayesduality.github.io/workshop/ The hotel is amazing! I'll be in Tokyo on Monday only to give a talk @RIKEN_AIP_EN (that's also part of the workshop).
    Just arrived in Japan. I'm in Atami, attending the Workshop on Bayes Duality bayesduality.github.io/works… @RIKEN_AIP_EN (that's also part of the workshop).
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    R to @squires_david: Just me then
    Just me then
    Is anyone else having issues with the eraser tool in Photoshop, or is it just me being useless?
    Is anyone else having issues with the eraser tool in Photoshop, or is it just me being useless?

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    "A tectonic shift in the national Latino vote, along the lines of what we saw in Florida perhaps, is still theoretically possible. But there is no evidence for it in the 2022 elections." Read @amyewalter's conclusions from a new report on Latino voters: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/latino-voters-who-sat-out-midterms-provide-opportunity-gop-2024
    "A tectonic shift in the national Latino vote, along the lines of what we saw in Florida perhaps, is still theoretically possible. But there is no evidence for it in the 2022 elections." @amyewalter's conclusions from a new report on Latino voters: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
    "Without Gallagher running — which Republicans in Wisconsin we talked to said they never really believed he would — the GOP is left with a bench of much weaker options to take on Baldwin, who they caution will be formidable." Read the latest in #WISen: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/wisconsin-senate/gallagher-passes-wisconsin-senate-bid-blow-gop
    "Without Gallagher running — which Republicans in Wisconsin we talked to said they never really believed he would — the GOP is left with a bench of much weaker options to take on Baldwin, who they caution will be formidable." #WISen: cookpolitical.com/analysis/s…
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    Yall come experience joy!! Cause i hsve fun!! BIG FUN!! June 24 THE @PolkTheatre in NASHVILLE! Then @OldNatlCentre in INDIANAPOLIS JUNE 25!! Go get your tickets now! @LennyMarcusNYC @CookieHull
    Yall come experience joy!! Cause i hsve fun!! BIG FUN!! June 24 THE @PolkTheatre in NASHVILLE! Then @OldNatlCentre in INDIANAPOLIS JUNE 25!! Go get your tickets now! @LennyMarcusNYC @CookieHull
    Gonna be in Indianapolis June 25 at the Old National Center! @OldNatlCentre with @LennyMarcusNYC and @CookieHull come through!
    Gonna be in Indianapolis June 25 at the Old National Center! @OldNatlCentre with @LennyMarcusNYC and @CookieHull come through!
    Gonna be in Nashville this Saturday June 24 at the Polk Theater! Get your tickets! @PolkTheatre
    Gonna be in Nashville this Saturday June 24 at the Polk Theater! Get your tickets! @PolkTheatre  ( 1 min )
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    Flavored with olive oil, vinegar, almonds, and plenty of raw garlic, then served chilled or at room temperature, skordalia—a tangy mashed potato dip—will give you a whole new perspective on what mashed potatoes can be. https://www.seriouseats.com/skordalia-greek-garlic-potato-spread-dip-recipe?taid=648f7e7b01365d0001cf4061&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Flavored with olive oil, vinegar, almonds, and plenty of raw garlic, then served chilled or at room temperature, skordalia—a tangy mashed potato dip—will give you a whole new perspective on what mashed potatoes can be. seriouseats.com/skordalia-gr…
    Tender-crisp cabbage, stir-fried in a ripping hot wok with garlic and fish sauce. https://www.seriouseats.com/galam-plee-nam-pla-thai-stir-fried-cabbage-with-fish-sauce-and-garlic?taid=648f706bda728200012e2e2a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Tender-crisp cabbage, stir-fried in a ripping hot wok with garlic and fish sauce. seriouseats.com/galam-plee-n…
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    no listen folks they were perfectly honest about the data they _collected_, it’s the data they _generated_ that you have a problem with
    no listen folks they were perfectly honest about the data they _collected_, it’s the data they _generated_ that you have a problem with nitter.net/jenniferdoleac/status/1670490737257881601#m
    til my wife is a millennial dad
    til my wife is a millennial dad
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Four days left for early registration for #UAI2023: https://auai.org/uai2023/registration #UAI2023. UAI 2023 will take place at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Jul 31-Aug 4, with banquet @PhippsNews Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens!
    Four days left for early registration for #UAI2023: auai.org/uai2023/registratio… #UAI2023. UAI 2023 will take place at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Jul 31-Aug 4, with banquet @PhippsNews Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens!
    RT by @tetraduzione: See you tomorrow!
    See you tomorrow! nitter.net/fgvcworkshop/status/1670300593154588673#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: Update: we've started replicating their experiments directly with GPT4 calls, and somehow it only gets worse. We've finished running zero-shot GPT 4 on the dataset, and after hand grading the first 30% of the dataset, the results don't seem to match the paper. 🧵
    Update: we've started replicating their experiments directly with GPT4 calls, and somehow it only gets worse. nitter.net/sauhaarda/status/1670053720233750530#m
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    Foreign-born workers were a record high 18.1 percent of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/foreign-born-workers-were-a-record-high-18-1-percent-of-the-u-s-civilian-labor-force-in-2022.htm #BLSdata
    Foreign-born workers were a record high 18.1 percent of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/foreig… #BLSdata
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Well well well if it isn’t
    Well well well if it isn’t nitter.net/ActualNames1/status/1670444120731697153#m
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    Just passed a Jeep with license plate “GERMDR” on the DC Beltway. This person is probably a:
    Just passed a Jeep with license plate “GERMDR” on the DC Beltway. This person is probably a:
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    RT by @tetraduzione: When your dream vastly exceeds your ability to implement. FYI, Alfie apparently can do very little on its own, but instead is teleoperated by humans from the Philippines and elsewhere. Talk about privacy issues…
    When your dream vastly exceeds your ability to implement. nitter.net/shariq/status/1655631896766717952#m  ( 2 min )
    lol! what about GPT4?
    lol! nitter.net/maxaltl/status/1670042262737125381#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: For a critique of @iddo’s earlier, related work that *should* have been discussed in the new paper, see https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.06906 by @ErnestSDavis
    For a critique of @iddo’s earlier, related work that *should* have been discussed in the new paper, see arxiv.org/abs/2208.06906 by @ErnestSDavis
    hype likely correlates to low scholarship standards
    hype likely correlates to low scholarship standards nitter.net/sauhaarda/status/1670053720233750530#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: For who can forget the immortal words of Archimedes: "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall improve SoTA by 0.03%."
    For who can forget the immortal words of Archimedes: "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall improve SoTA by 0.03%."
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    RT by @ground_guru: The functional power/strength needed for football doesn't need to go at the expense of agility either. This is something Des Ryan (formerly of Arsenal) highlighted well on the Training Ground Guru podcast. Sad to see it still happen
    The functional power/strength needed for football doesn't need to go at the expense of agility either. This is something Des Ryan (formerly of Arsenal) highlighted well on the Training Ground Guru podcast. Sad to see it still happen
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    It’s amazing how much these clowns are telling everything about trump now but they was his biggest supporters. DONT BE FOOLED. THIS GUY IS A PIECE OF SHIT TOO! Don’t nobody care he coming after trump now!! All this should have been said when you was kissing his ass!! DO NOT LET THESE LIARS BACK IN!! THEY SHOULD ALL BE DONE! #NOTGONNAFALLFORITDUDE
    It’s amazing how much these clowns are telling everything about trump now but they was his biggest supporters. DONT BE FOOLED. THIS GUY IS A PIECE OF SHIT TOO! Don’t nobody care he coming after trump now!! All this should have been said when you was kissing his ass!! DO NOT LET THESE LIARS BACK IN!! THEY SHOULD ALL BE DONE! #NOTGONNAFALLFORITDUDE
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    R to @beenwrekt: But maybe we could name this something else to remove the colonialist, racist overtones and false origin stories of the cargo cult. 9/9
    But maybe we could name this something else to remove the colonialist, racist overtones and false origin stories of the cargo cult. 9/9
    R to @beenwrekt: Nonetheless, the concept persists. It’s a useful concept! There are lots of people who chase an end by mimicking acausal means in science. 8/x
    Nonetheless, the concept persists. It’s a useful concept! There are lots of people who chase an end by mimicking acausal means in science. 8/x
    R to @beenwrekt: But though their rituals were concerned with material desire, I have seen no evidence that they thought building fake planes would result in cargo. 7/x
    But though their rituals were concerned with material desire, I have seen no evidence that they thought building fake planes would result in cargo. 7/x
    R to @beenwrekt: There *were* radical Melanesian religious movements, and many had stories of colonizers stealing cargo that was owed to the islanders. https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/social-analysis/53/1/sa530106.xml 6/x
    There *were* radical Melanesian religious movements, and many had stories of colonizers stealing cargo that was owed to the islanders. berghahnjournals.com/view/jo… 6/x
    R to @beenwrekt: The concept of the cargo cult was enticing, so it was fine to ignore the reality of the cargo cult. 5/x
    The concept of the cargo cult was enticing, so it was fine to ignore the reality of the cargo cult. 5/x
    R to @beenwrekt: But the plane from this image is a prop from “Chariots of the Gods,” a kooky 1970 German “documentary" about how aliens influenced modern man. 4/x https://youtu.be/lD2BC7e5gLo?t=444
    But the plane from this image is a prop from “Chariots of the Gods,” a kooky 1970 German “documentary" about how aliens influenced modern man. 4/x piped.video/lD2BC7e5gLo?t=444
    R to @beenwrekt: Here is an excerpt from Feynman’s “Cargo Cult Science” describing the supposed practice. 3/x
    Here is an excerpt from Feynman’s “Cargo Cult Science” describing the supposed practice. 3/x
    R to @beenwrekt: The story goes that Melanesians during World War II built fake wooden planes to summon cargo from the gods, reversing causation after their encounter with white colonists. 2/x
    The story goes that Melanesians during World War II built fake wooden planes to summon cargo from the gods, reversing causation after their encounter with white colonists. 2/x
    This image has popped up in my feed a few times this week. Did you know that cargo cult science is a cargo cult? 1/x
    This image has popped up in my feed a few times this week. Did you know that cargo cult science is a cargo cult? 1/x
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Ugh. I keep telling them… I AM human!!!
    Ugh. I keep telling them… I AM human!!!
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    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! https://www.bls.gov/opub/update.htm
    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! bls.gov/opub/update.htm
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    RT by @ScienceMagazine: A @SciImmunology Review contextualizes advances in CAR T cell cancer #immunotherapy, summarizing recent studies that explore the impact of metabolic stress on this treatment’s efficacy in the tumor microenvironment. https://scim.ag/32C
    A @SciImmunology Review contextualizes advances in CAR T cell cancer #immunotherapy, summarizing recent studies that explore the impact of metabolic stress on this treatment’s efficacy in the tumor microenvironment. scim.ag/32C
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    Santayana wrote of "The Last Puritan," the one who has followed his beliefs to the logical conclusion that Puritanism itself must be eradicated as a form of Popery. https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-ironic-radical-on-hayden-whites-the-ethics-of-narrative via @lareviewofbooks
    Santayana wrote of "The Last Puritan," the one who has followed his beliefs to the logical conclusion that Puritanism itself must be eradicated as a form of Popery. lareviewofbooks.org/article/… via @lareviewofbooks
    The first 50 pages of THAT HIDEOUS STRENGTH are terrific, far and away the best thing Lewis ever wrote. The rest of the book is something of a mixed bag. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/opinion/cs-lewis-ufo.html
    The first 50 pages of THAT HIDEOUS STRENGTH are terrific, far and away the best thing Lewis ever wrote. The rest of the book is something of a mixed bag. nytimes.com/2023/06/16/opini…
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    "Just because an event is big news does not mean that it will have a big impact." @CharlieCookDC on how the Trump indictment could affect his chances at the nomination: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/will-trumps-indictment-hurt-his-nomination-path-dont-count-it
    "Just because an event is big news does not mean that it will have a big impact." @CharlieCookDC on how the Trump indictment could affect his chances at the nomination: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…

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    The last true patriot this country has seen.
    The last true patriot this country has seen. nitter.net/RobertEllsberg/status/1669776046751899648#m
    Dr Lamm reads Genesis and the Song of Songs and asks what it means for people to depend on each other.
    Dr Lamm reads Genesis and the Song of Songs and asks what it means for people to depend on each other. nitter.net/AriLamm/status/1669690160760356869#m
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Quote goes incredibly hard
    Quote goes incredibly hard
    RT by @pixelatedboat: There SHOULD be another app store Apple allows to exist. It's bullshit you can't just put whatever programs you want on your own device. Computers used to have this basic understanding that you could do that.
    There SHOULD be another app store Apple allows to exist. It's bullshit you can't just put whatever programs you want on your own device. Computers used to have this basic understanding that you could do that. nitter.net/minimaxir/status/1669525672258338816#m
    RT by @pixelatedboat: Lurelin Village is the only place in Hyrule that shows me the proper gratitude. For the people of Hyrule I have the blood of thousands upon thousands of living creatures on my hands. I burn my life to make a sunrise I'll never see
    Lurelin Village is the only place in Hyrule that shows me the proper gratitude. For the people of Hyrule I have the blood of thousands upon thousands of living creatures on my hands. I burn my life to make a sunrise I'll never see
    RT by @pixelatedboat: Max has removed Space Ghost Coast-to-Coast — the show that spawned Adult Swim, which is one of WBD's most successful and recognizable brands. One of the most influential television shows of all time, gone.
    Max has removed Space Ghost Coast-to-Coast — the show that spawned Adult Swim, which is one of WBD's most successful and recognizable brands. One of the most influential television shows of all time, gone.
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    New today: @amyewalter dives into a report that finds Democrats held steady with Latino voters in 2022, but those who sat out in the midterms provide an opportunity for Republicans in 2024. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/latino-voters-who-sat-out-midterms-provide-opportunity-gop-2024
    New today: @amyewalter dives into a report that finds Democrats held steady with Latino voters in 2022, but those who sat out in the midterms provide an opportunity for Republicans in 2024. cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
    🎧 NEW: The latest episode of The Odd Years is available wherever you get your podcasts. @amyewalter talks to @karaswisher about AI's impact on the 2024 election and the future of regulation. They also have lots of Terminator references. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-7-will-ai-upend-the-2024-election-with-kara-swisher/id1672406213?i=1000617238900
    🎧 NEW: The latest episode of The Odd Years is available wherever you get your podcasts. @amyewalter talks to @karaswisher about AI's impact on the 2024 election and the future of regulation. They also have lots of Terminator references. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
    Senate Republicans will have to turn to plan B after Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher — their dream recruit — opted to run for reelection to the House. @JessicaTaylor has the latest: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/wisconsin-senate/gallagher-passes-wisconsin-senate-bid-blow-gop
    Senate Republicans will have to turn to plan B after Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher — their dream recruit — opted to run for reelection to the House. @JessicaTaylor has the latest: cookpolitical.com/analysis/s…
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    RT by @SingularMattrix: 3 reasons why I'm excited about Levanter: 1) Legiblity: named tensors => avoid bugs, write clean code, add parallelism with 10 lines code 2) Scalability: competitive with SOTA (54% MFU) 3) Reproducibility: get exact same results (TPUs), no more non-deterministic debugging
    3 reasons why I'm excited about Levanter: nitter.net/dlwh/status/1669736386113724419#m
    RT by @SingularMattrix: Today, I’m excited to announce the release of Levanter 1.0, our new JAX-based framework for training foundation models, which we’ve been working on @StanfordCRFM. Levanter is designed to be legible, scalable and reproducible. https://crfm.stanford.edu/2023/06/16/levanter-1_0-release.html
    Today, I’m excited to announce the release of Levanter 1.0, our new JAX-based framework for training foundation models, which we’ve been working on @StanfordCRFM. Levanter is designed to be legible, scalable and reproducible. crfm.stanford.edu/2023/06/16…
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Thank you for your kind words, Profs. Pearl and Mohan! I am forever grateful to my advisor @yudapearl for guiding me through this fruitful PhD journey. And thank you to my committee, @oacarah, @YizhouSun, @Carthica, and Prof. Adnan Darwiche. It’s my honor having all of you 🥰
    Thank you for your kind words, Profs. Pearl and Mohan! I am forever grateful to my advisor @yudapearl for guiding me through this fruitful PhD journey. And thank you to my committee, @oacarah, @YizhouSun, @Carthica, and Prof. Adnan Darwiche. It’s my honor having all of you 🥰 nitter.net/yudapearl/status/1669757362629144576#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: Congratulations to Dr. Chi Zhang (@zcccucla) on defending her PhD thesis! Her work on interference pushes research boundaries and highlights the perils of blindly assuming IID. Well done, Dr. Zhang! It's been a delightful journey collaborating with you. 🥳🎉🍾 @yudapearl @oacarah
    Congratulations to Dr. Chi Zhang (@zcccucla) on defending her PhD thesis! Her work on interference pushes research boundaries and highlights the perils of blindly assuming IID. Well done, Dr. Zhang! It's been a delightful journey collaborating with you. 🥳🎉🍾 @yudapearl @oacarah
    RT by @tetraduzione: Want to know how to speed up neural #ASP with neural-probabilistic predicates? Check out our new preprint on how to prune the stochastically insignificant parts of the (ground) program, speeding up reasoning without sacrificing predictive performance. 👉 https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08397
    Want to know how to speed up neural #ASP with neural-probabilistic predicates? Check out our new preprint on how to prune the stochastically insignificant parts of the (ground) program, speeding up reasoning without sacrificing predictive performance. arxiv.org/abs/2306.08397
    RT by @tetraduzione: What would be good, freely available books for a Master course on "Bayesian Methods"? Should have a modern ML touch, but perhaps not be entirely about Bayesian DL/probabilistic programming.
    What would be good, freely available books for a Master course on "Bayesian Methods"? Should have a modern ML touch, but perhaps not be entirely about Bayesian DL/probabilistic programming.  ( 1 min )
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    R to @dril: They are called the "Nut sack gang" and their attacks are vicious and NSFW .
    They are called the "Nut sack gang" and their attacks are vicious and NSFW .
    Be warned. A band of rogue posters called the "Nut sack gang" are mad at me for not folloiwnig them back in 2014 and posting rude remarks
    Be warned. A band of rogue posters called the "Nut sack gang" are mad at me for not folloiwnig them back in 2014 and posting rude remarks
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    Foreign-born workers were a record high 18.1 percent of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/foreign-born-workers-were-a-record-high-18-1-percent-of-the-u-s-civilian-labor-force-in-2022.htm #BLSdata
    Foreign-born workers were a record high 18.1 percent of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/foreig… #BLSdata
    See our interactive graphics on today's new #BLSdata on employer costs for employee #compensation https://www.bls.gov/charts/employer-costs-for-employee-compensation/ #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today's new #BLSdata on employer costs for employee #compensation bls.gov/charts/employer-cost… #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new #BLSdata on state #employment and #unemployment https://www.bls.gov/charts/state-employment-and-unemployment/ #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new #BLSdata on state #employment and #unemployment bls.gov/charts/state-employm… #DataViz
    Civilian workers' compensation costs average $43.07 per hour worked in March 2023 https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm #BLSdata
    Civilian workers' compensation costs average $43.07 per hour worked in March 2023 bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr… #BLSdata
    May jobless rates down in 11 states; payroll jobs up in 5 states https://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.nr0.htm #BLSdata
    May jobless rates down in 11 states; payroll jobs up in 5 states bls.gov/news.release/laus.nr… #BLSdata
    The Many Ways We Measure Pay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTcP8AycVco #BLSdata
    The Many Ways We Measure Pay piped.video/watch?v=oTcP8Ayc… #BLSdata
    A Look at a Neat Industry: Distilleries https://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2023/a-look-at-a-neat-industry-distilleries/home.htm #BLSdata
    A Look at a Neat Industry: Distilleries bls.gov/spotlight/2023/a-loo… #BLSdata
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    The Court has 20 cases left to decide. A full list of those cases, along with brief summaries, is available here: https://amylhowe.com/2023/06/15/the-20-remaining-cases/
    The Court has 20 cases left to decide. A full list of those cases, along with brief summaries, is available here: amylhowe.com/2023/06/15/the-… nitter.net/AHoweBlogger/status/1669702304642072578#m
    Good morning from a hazy Washington, D.C., where #SCOTUS will release opinions again at 10 am. I'll be live-blogging over @SCOTUSblog starting in just a few minutes.
    Good morning from a hazy Washington, D.C., where #SCOTUS will release opinions again at 10 am. I'll be live-blogging over @SCOTUSblog starting in just a few minutes.
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    RT by @ZoubinGhahrama1: [En direct de #VivaTech] 💡 RDV Scène 1 avec @ZoubinGhahrama1 , VP Google @DeepMind et @DavidBarroux, Rédacteur en chef @LesEchos pour en savoir plus sur le potentiel de l'#IA ! 🔵 Quelles perspectives ? 🔵 Quels défis ? 🔵 Quelles applications ? 👉 https://app.vivatechnology.com/room/898bd589-89c2-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4
    [En direct de #VivaTech] @ZoubinGhahrama1 , VP Google @DeepMind et @DavidBarroux, Rédacteur en chef @LesEchos pour en savoir plus sur le potentiel de l'#IA ! app.vivatechnology.com/room/…

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    Unemployment rates lower in 252 metro areas over the year ended April 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/unemployment-rates-lower-in-252-metro-areas-over-the-year-ended-april-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Unemployment rates lower in 252 metro areas over the year ended April 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/unempl… #BLSdata
    Unemployment rates lower in 252 metro areas over the year ended April 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/unemployment-rates-lower-in-252-metro-areas-over-the-year-ended-april-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Unemployment rates lower in 252 metro areas over the year ended April 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/unempl… #BLSdata
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new #Import and #Export prices data https://www.bls.gov/charts/import-export/ #BLSdata #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new #Import and #Export prices data bls.gov/charts/import-export… #BLSdata #DataViz
    U.S. import prices decrease 0.6% in May on lower fuel prices; export prices fall 1.9% https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ximpim.nr0.htm #Export #Import #BLSdata
    U.S. import prices decrease 0.6% in May on lower fuel prices; export prices fall 1.9% bls.gov/news.release/ximpim.… #Export #Import #BLSdata
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    On the way BOSTON!! @The_Wilbur
    On the way BOSTON!! @The_Wilbur
    At the @The_Wilbur tonight!! Come check me and @LennyMarcusNYC and @CookieHull
    At the @The_Wilbur tonight!! Come check me and @LennyMarcusNYC and @CookieHull
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    RT by @berkeley_ai: Pieter Abbeel and Ken Goldberg on generative AI applications https://tcrn.ch/3Pl3cXv by @bheater
    Pieter Abbeel and Ken Goldberg on generative AI applications tcrn.ch/3Pl3cXv by @bheater
    RT by @berkeley_ai: Introducing SqueezeLLM that incorporates a new method called Dense-and-Sparse Quantization to enable efficient LLM serving while enabling *higher quality* generation under the same size and speed constraints @sehoonkim418, Coleman Hooper, @zhendongucb, @xiuyu_l, @shengs1123
    Introducing SqueezeLLM that incorporates a new method called Dense-and-Sparse Quantization to enable efficient LLM serving while enabling *higher quality* generation under the same size and speed constraints @sehoonkim418, Coleman Hooper, @zhendongucb, @xiuyu_l, @shengs1123
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    reminds me to note that, when looking to 2024: - shifts in aggregate vote share, esp for young people and minorities, are a product both of persuasion and differential drop off - economic voting is not necessarily the same as party defection
    reminds me to note that, when looking to 2024: nitter.net/jon_m_rob/status/1669357872587878402#m
    great charts. it’s rare to find such clear observational evidence of policy change. (not necessarily surprising, since the policy change itself was rare in its extremity)
    great charts. it’s rare to find such clear observational evidence of policy change. (not necessarily surprising, since the policy change itself was rare in its extremity) nitter.net/baseballot/status/1669348598826536963#m
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    "Within Trump world, any accusation against him is automatically discounted and deemed false, politically motivated, or both." Read @CharlieCookDC's perspective on Trump's latest indictment: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/will-trumps-indictment-hurt-his-nomination-path-dont-count-it
    "Within Trump world, any accusation against him is automatically discounted and deemed false, politically motivated, or both." @CharlieCookDC's perspective on Trump's latest indictment: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
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    There are 23 as-yet-undecided cases. I have a list, with brief summaries, at my blog: https://amylhowe.com/2023/06/14/entering-the-second-half-of-june-with-23-cases-left-to-decide/
    There are 23 as-yet-undecided cases. I have a list, with brief summaries, at my blog: amylhowe.com/2023/06/14/ente…
    Good morning from #SCOTUS, which is expected to issue one or more opinions in argued cases starting at 10 am this morning. I'll be live-blogging @SCOTUSblog starting at 9:45.
    Good morning from #SCOTUS, which is expected to issue one or more opinions in argued cases starting at 10 am this morning. I'll be live-blogging @SCOTUSblog starting at 9:45.
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    Frankly many of my followers are Dirty and Stupid , and only pretend to understand the significance of my Posts.
    Frankly many of my followers are Dirty and Stupid , and only pretend to understand the significance of my Posts.
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Worried the Assange protest is missing a quite load bearing ‘FOR’
    Worried the Assange protest is missing a quite load bearing ‘FOR’
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    Timing is key for behavioural benefits of psychedelics https://go.nature.com/3qEO9xj
    Timing is key for behavioural benefits of psychedelics go.nature.com/3qEO9xj
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    The nation's first climate trial, led by kids, could have ramifications outside of Montana's borders https://trib.al/6Kf4xq3
    The nation's first climate trial, led by kids, could have ramifications outside of Montana's borders trib.al/6Kf4xq3
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    A reminder that NeurIPS tutorial submissions are due in 1 week, on June 21. There is still time to put together a strong submission! This is truly a rewarding experience, speaking as someone who presented a tutorial a few years ago. Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0ABEfxnDetLoYbP5Nq0zlxUvoLT17CA9hHtY-YiCHdxsoJw/viewform
    A reminder that NeurIPS tutorial submissions are due in 1 week, on June 21. There is still time to put together a strong submission! This is truly a rewarding experience, speaking as someone who presented a tutorial a few years ago. Submit here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

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    in this thread: indicators of a close election
    in this thread: indicators of a close election nitter.net/DrewLinzer/status/1669036696820916225#m
    FWIW, Trump is now polling well above his 2016 primary national popular vote share, suggesting his strength (for now) is not just a matter of other candidates crowding the field https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-primary-r/2024/national/
    FWIW, Trump is now polling well above his 2016 primary national popular vote share, suggesting his strength (for now) is not just a matter of other candidates crowding the field projects.fivethirtyeight.com… nitter.net/SteveKornacki/status/1669042496754655234#m
    looks like yougov is hiring a data journalist/survey analyst (fully remote too): https://www.smartrecruiters.com/YouGov1/743999911864069?trid=aa693c38-1e61-49d8-ad06-09c4623c7dcb the person who previously held this job worked closely with us on the weekly Economist poll. good colleagues and great survey/poll-reporting experience too
    looks like yougov is hiring a data journalist/survey analyst (fully remote too): smartrecruiters.com/YouGov1/… the person who previously held this job worked closely with us on the weekly Economist poll. good colleagues and great survey/poll-reporting experience too
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Top 27 Movies That Are Actually Brilliant Films
    Top 27 Movies That Are Actually Brilliant Films
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    From tea to tofu: why Chinese dietary staples are rich pickings for research https://go.nature.com/3qNZc7j
    From tea to tofu: why Chinese dietary staples are rich pickings for research go.nature.com/3qNZc7j
    How my bipolar diagnosis changed my scientific career https://go.nature.com/3qFdHKJ
    How my bipolar diagnosis changed my scientific career go.nature.com/3qFdHKJ
    Mouse studies suggest that drugs from LSD to ecstasy renew the brain’s flexibility — but some scientists are sceptical https://go.nature.com/3qGygqe
    Mouse studies suggest that drugs from LSD to ecstasy renew the brain’s flexibility — but some scientists are sceptical go.nature.com/3qGygqe
    Quantum computer scales up by mitigating errors https://go.nature.com/3p89Sxh
    Quantum computer scales up by mitigating errors go.nature.com/3p89Sxh
    Could endometriosis be caused by bacteria? Study offers fresh clues https://go.nature.com/42BH5yJ
    Could endometriosis be caused by bacteria? Study offers fresh clues go.nature.com/42BH5yJ
    Research briefing: A pangenome reference representative of 36 minority Chinese ethnic groups https://go.nature.com/3P9Ac4D
    Research briefing: A pangenome reference representative of 36 minority Chinese ethnic groups go.nature.com/3P9Ac4D
    Opening doors: how I crafted career opportunities abroad https://go.nature.com/42LEItb
    Opening doors: how I crafted career opportunities abroad go.nature.com/42LEItb
    Editorial: Vaccine-derived polio is undermining the fight to eradicate the virus https://go.nature.com/3N2rTFc
    Editorial: Vaccine-derived polio is undermining the fight to eradicate the virus go.nature.com/3N2rTFc
    Nature research paper: Evidence for the utility of quantum computing before fault tolerance https://go.nature.com/3p4ZLcx
    Nature research paper: Evidence for the utility of quantum computing before fault tolerance go.nature.com/3p4ZLcx
    Nature research paper: Genetic stabilization of attenuated oral vaccines against poliovirus types 1 and 3 https://go.nature.com/3NrVb1t
    Nature research paper: Genetic stabilization of attenuated oral vaccines against poliovirus types 1 and 3 go.nature.com/3NrVb1t
    Modified polio vaccines might aid efforts to eradicate the disease https://go.nature.com/3Nvi3NG
    Modified polio vaccines might aid efforts to eradicate the disease go.nature.com/3Nvi3NG
    R to @Nature: Get this Briefing free in your inbox 📩 sign up at: https://www.nature.com/briefing/signup/?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    Get this Briefing free in your inbox 📩 sign up at: nature.com/briefing/signup/?…
    R to @Nature: “I think he never doubted in any way that this was correct,” said geneticist Michael Boshart, who was a PhD student in Harald zur Hausen's team (via @nytimes).
    “I think he never doubted in any way that this was correct,” said geneticist Michael Boshart, who was a PhD student in Harald zur Hausen's team (via @nytimes).
    R to @Nature: The eruption of Kīlauea is so far confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the volcano’s summit. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01957-3?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    The eruption of Kīlauea is so far confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the volcano’s summit. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: Polymath Thomas Young, born 250 years ago this week, originated a demonstration that has scientists scratching their heads to this day: the double-slit experiment. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01938-6?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    Polymath Thomas Young, born 250 years ago this week, originated a demonstration that has scientists scratching their heads to this day: the double-slit experiment. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: Many coal-fired power plants will probably close down instead of complying with proposed EPA regulation. “Managing the social costs of the clean-energy transition must remain a priority in the United States, and worldwide”, argues a @Nature editorial. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01825-0?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    Many coal-fired power plants will probably close down instead of complying with proposed EPA regulation. “Managing the social costs of the clean-energy transition must remain a priority in the United States, and worldwide”, argues a @Nature editorial. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: Mice are often trained for specific, idosyncratic tasks, such as pushing a lever to get a reward. The end result is like studying a “professional athlete”, says neuroscientist @trabranco. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01926-w?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    Mice are often trained for specific, idosyncratic tasks, such as pushing a lever to get a reward. The end result is like studying a “professional athlete”, says neuroscientist @trabranco. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: Moths are the unsung heroes of pollination in cities, accounting for one third of pollinator visits in a study of moths and bees in Leeds, UK led by @em_ellis_ (via @WIRED). https://www.wired.com/story/bees-get-all-the-love-wont-someone-think-of-the-moths/
    Moths are the unsung heroes of pollination in cities, accounting for one third of pollinator visits in a study of moths and bees in Leeds, UK led by @em_ellis_ (via @WIRED). wired.com/story/bees-get-all…
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    Employment increased in 34 large metro areas from April 2022 to April 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/employment-increased-in-34-large-metro-areas-from-april-2022-to-april-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Employment increased in 34 large metro areas from April 2022 to April 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/employ… #BLSdata
    Employment increased in 34 large metro areas from April 2022 to April 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/employment-increased-in-34-large-metro-areas-from-april-2022-to-april-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Employment increased in 34 large metro areas from April 2022 to April 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/employ… #BLSdata
    How the Producer Price Index is Used for Contract Adjustment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8aIfzkFILw #PPI #BLSdata
    How the Producer Price Index is Used for Contract Adjustment piped.video/watch?v=t8aIfzkF… #PPI #BLSdata
    Introduction to the Producer Price Index https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Y48rsgZZg #PPI #BLSdata
    Introduction to the Producer Price Index piped.video/watch?v=d9Y48rsg… #PPI #BLSdata
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new Producer Price Indexes data https://www.bls.gov/charts/producer-price-index/ #PPI #BLSdata #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new Producer Price Indexes data bls.gov/charts/producer-pric… #PPI #BLSdata #DataViz
    PPI for final demand declines 0.3% in May; goods fall 1.6%, services increase 0.2% https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ppi.nr0.htm #PPI #BLSdata
    PPI for final demand declines 0.3% in May; goods fall 1.6%, services increase 0.2% bls.gov/news.release/ppi.nr0… #PPI #BLSdata
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: The Golden Bear had 18 top-10 finishes in the US Open. Arnie once rallied from a 7-stroke deficit to win it. But how about the time poor J.D. Tucker shot a record-high round of 157 in 1898? Check out all the good and bad of the US Open's long history: https://theanalyst.com/na/2023/06/the-third-major-us-open-champions-and-all-time-records/
    The Golden Bear had 18 top-10 finishes in the US Open. Arnie once rallied from a 7-stroke deficit to win it. But how about the time poor J.D. Tucker shot a record-high round of 157 in 1898? theanalyst.com/na/2023/06/th…
    Nicolò Barella’s performances in 2022-23 saw him make the @OptaPaolo Serie A team of the season… #NUFC https://theanalyst.com/2023/06/serie-a-team-of-the-season-2022-23/
    Nicolò Barella’s performances in 2022-23 saw him make the @OptaPaolo Serie A team of the season… #NUFC theanalyst.com/2023/06/serie…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 3 – The Netherlands have three players of Feyenoord in their starting XI for the first time since May 2017 (3 against Morocco). Champions.
    3 – The Netherlands have three players of Feyenoord in their starting XI for the first time since May 2017 (3 against Morocco). Champions.  ( 1 min )
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: That #NEDCRO preview you were looking for, via @OptaAnalyst. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/netherlands-vs-croatia-uefa-nations-league-finals-prediction-preview/
    That #NEDCRO preview you were looking for, via @OptaAnalyst. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ne…
    James Milner is still going strong at 37! After leaving Liverpool, he's signed a one-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months at Brighton. Milner is within striking distance of the @PremierLeague appearances record, just 34 behind Gareth Barry. Will he do it?
    James Milner is still going strong at 37! After leaving Liverpool, he's signed a one-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months at Brighton. @PremierLeague appearances record, just 34 behind Gareth Barry. Will he do it? nitter.net/OfficialBHAFC/status/1668973336871796737#m
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: What would Mason Mount bring to Manchester United? We take a look at his numbers at Chelsea: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/mason-mount-to-manchester-united-would-be-chelsea-loss/
    What would Mason Mount bring to Manchester United? We take a look at his numbers at Chelsea: theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ma…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 🎯 It may seem somewhat vulture-like to look for bargains from relegated teams, but we’ve done it anyway. In our Relegated Transfer Targets series, we have analysed the players at each club who are moved likely to make a move this summer.
    𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 🎯 It may seem somewhat vulture-like to look for bargains from relegated teams, but we’ve done it anyway. In our Relegated Transfer Targets series, we have analysed the players at each club who are moved likely to make a move this summer.
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: After battling relegation in successive seasons, Everton need to finally pull themselves together if their long stay in the top flight is to go on. @PatricRidge assesses the major issues that need addressing ahead of 2023-24. #EFC https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/everton-relegation-battles-need-to-stop/
    After battling relegation in successive seasons, Everton need to finally pull themselves together if their long stay in the top flight is to go on. @PatricRidge assesses the major issues that need addressing ahead of 2023-24. #EFC theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ev…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Galatasaray had a miserable 2021-22 season, finishing 13th & setting a new club record for their lowest finish in the top flight. Enter, Okan Buruk. This is the story of how they won the 2022-23 Süper Lig title via @OptaCan. 🇹🇷 #SampiyonGalatasaray https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/galatasaray-2022-23-turnaround-okan-buruk/
    Galatasaray had a miserable 2021-22 season, finishing 13th & setting a new club record for their lowest finish in the top flight. @OptaCan. 🇹🇷 #SampiyonGalatasaray theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ga…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Why Manchester United NEED to sign Mason Mount! 🖊️ We are delighted to welcome @jord_coll, who will be bringing you more great video content. Why not give us a follow? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@optaanalyst/video/7244493325120671002 YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PytfDzYy8XA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctd6Df5u9l_/
    Why Manchester United NEED to sign Mason Mount! 🖊️ @jord_coll, who will be bringing you more great video content. tiktok.com/@optaanalyst/vide… piped.video/shorts/PytfDzYy8… instagram.com/p/Ctd6Df5u9l_/
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: If Kylian Mbappé leaves PSG this summer, where should he go? @alitweedale assesses the options and looks at how he could fit in at prospective clubs across Europe (...and Saudi Arabia). https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/kylian-mbappe-next-club-real-madrid-man-utd-chelsea-psg/
    If Kylian Mbappé leaves PSG this summer, where should he go? @alitweedale assesses the options and looks at how he could fit in at prospective clubs across Europe (...and Saudi Arabia). theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ky…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: How Much Faith Does Your Club Show in Young Players? Here's the Opta study into usage of U21 players across the top five European leagues in 2022-23. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/how-much-faith-does-your-club-show-in-young-players-2022-23/
    How Much Faith Does Your Club Show in Young Players? theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ho…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Netherlands vs Croatia: Opta Preview 📈 The 2023 UEFA Nations League has reached the final stages. We look ahead to tonight's semi-final at De Kuip in Rotterdam with our Netherlands vs Croatia prediction & preview. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/netherlands-vs-croatia-uefa-nations-league-finals-prediction-preview/
    Netherlands vs Croatia: Opta Preview 📈 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ne…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Eze Does It 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 In 2021, Eberechi Eze suffered a serious Achilles injury on the day he was included in a provisional England squad. Now he’s back and could make his Three Lions debut on Friday. ✍️ @RyanRyanBenson | #CPFC https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/eberechi-eze-england-crystal-palace-stats/
    Eze Does It 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @RyanRyanBenson | #CPFC theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/eb…
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    Refrigerator pickles made with a vinegar brine flavored with dill, garlic, and onion are a Midwestern classic. https://www.seriouseats.com/milwaukee-dill-pickles-cucmber-recipe?taid=648a4676f537910001926e6d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Refrigerator pickles made with a vinegar brine flavored with dill, garlic, and onion are a Midwestern classic. seriouseats.com/milwaukee-di…
    A quick and easy Japanese pork stir-fry. https://www.seriouseats.com/pork-ginger-buta-shogayaki-recipe-5208113?taid=648a388aac03a900012e133a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A quick and easy Japanese pork stir-fry. seriouseats.com/pork-ginger-…
    We tested six popcorn makers to see which ones popped the best-tasting popcorn, had the fewest unpopped kernels, and were easy to set up and clean. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-popcorn-makers-7506178?taid=648a2a7c1ccae000018f2107&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tested six popcorn makers to see which ones popped the best-tasting popcorn, had the fewest unpopped kernels, and were easy to set up and clean. seriouseats.com/best-popcorn…
    If you're looking to light up your charcoal grill, a chimney starter makes it easy. https://www.seriouseats.com/grilling-lighting-the-fire-without-lighter-fluid?taid=648a0e3aed2f6d00013bb4d4&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    If you're looking to light up your charcoal grill, a chimney starter makes it easy. seriouseats.com/grilling-lig…
    A piece of bar gear turns your iced coffee into a velvety, foam-capped treat. https://www.seriouseats.com/caffe-shakerato-italian-shaken-iced-coffee?taid=648a002b41ccb3000115edeb&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A piece of bar gear turns your iced coffee into a velvety, foam-capped treat. seriouseats.com/caffe-shaker…
    These super-simple scones are fluffy but crumbly and only lightly sweetened, and come together faster than you can preheat an oven. https://www.seriouseats.com/bakery-style-cream-scones-with-chocolate-recipe?taid=6489f22241ccb3000115e83a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    These super-simple scones are fluffy but crumbly and only lightly sweetened, and come together faster than you can preheat an oven. seriouseats.com/bakery-style…
    Kenyan black beans are cooked until tender, then simmered in an aromatic coconut curry sauce. https://www.seriouseats.com/kenyan-njahi-in-coconut-sauce-5180229?taid=6489d5f9e20af400016f217a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Kenyan black beans are cooked until tender, then simmered in an aromatic coconut curry sauce. seriouseats.com/kenyan-njahi…
    With tart Greek yogurt, whipped cream, and airy meringue, this may just be the fluffiest cheesecake around. https://www.seriouseats.com/no-bake-greek-yogurt-cheesecake?taid=64891116b58b2500019c3a30&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    With tart Greek yogurt, whipped cream, and airy meringue, this may just be the fluffiest cheesecake around. seriouseats.com/no-bake-gree…
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    With AI threatening to overtake the world of work, at least one pretty good job will always be in demand | Opinion https://trib.al/kI0efUY
    With AI threatening to overtake the world of work, at least one pretty good job will always be in demand | Opinion trib.al/kI0efUY
    Fat-like compounds in ancient rocks point to a vast array of previously unknown microbes that once dominated complex life on Earth https://trib.al/RED6kB8
    Fat-like compounds in ancient rocks point to a vast array of previously unknown microbes that once dominated complex life on Earth trib.al/RED6kB8
    Therapy for dissociative identity disorder has aimed to meld many personalities into one. But that's not the only solution, a caring therapist shows https://trib.al/hqezWs9
    Therapy for dissociative identity disorder has aimed to meld many personalities into one. But that's not the only solution, a caring therapist shows trib.al/hqezWs9  ( 1 min )
    New research finds that the area burned by wildfires during summer in California has increased fivefold since 1971 because of more arid conditions caused by climate change https://trib.al/L5ojF3J
    New research finds that the area burned by wildfires during summer in California has increased fivefold since 1971 because of more arid conditions caused by climate change trib.al/L5ojF3J  ( 1 min )
    In 2013 a user named Cleo took the online math forum Mathematics Stack Exchange by storm, posting quick, fully formed answers to incredibly complex problems. 🎧 Learn about math menace Cleo in this episode of Science, Quickly on @spotifypodcasts 🔗 https://bit.ly/42F47Fc
    In 2013 a user named Cleo took the online math forum Mathematics Stack Exchange by storm, posting quick, fully formed answers to incredibly complex problems. @spotifypodcasts 🔗 bit.ly/42F47Fc
    Happening Now: Rebecca J. Lester (@psychanthro) is answering your questions about her article in our June issue: how she helped a young woman with 12 different personalities form a community of selves in one individual. Join our @Reddit AMA: https://bit.ly/43CqfkE Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3MwC5FH
    Happening Now: Rebecca J. Lester (@psychanthro) is answering your questions about her article in our June issue: how she helped a young woman with 12 different personalities form a community of selves in one individual. @Reddit AMA: bit.ly/43CqfkE bit.ly/3MwC5FH nitter.net/sciam/status/1668316089711722511#m
    Curious to learn more about this story? Join our @Reddit AMA with the author, Rebecca J. Lester. Today at 1 p.m. ET: https://reddit.com/r/IAmA/
    Curious to learn more about this story? Join our @Reddit AMA with the author, Rebecca J. Lester. teddit.net/r/IAmA/ nitter.net/sciam/status/1668316091792146433#m
    Starting in 1 hour! https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/
    Starting in 1 hour! teddit.net/r/IAmA/ nitter.net/sciam/status/1668316089711722511#m
    Telltale evidence gathered by the James Webb Space Telescope suggests we're closer than ever before to finding elusive Population III stars https://trib.al/ui8Npzz
    Telltale evidence gathered by the James Webb Space Telescope suggests we're closer than ever before to finding elusive Population III stars trib.al/ui8Npzz
    Though you might not be able to significantly rev up your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing https://trib.al/b7T2HhI
    Though you might not be able to significantly rev up your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing trib.al/b7T2HhI
    RT by @sciam: For @sciam I wrote about ice in cocktails and what bars are doing to become more sustainable! https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/climate-friendly-cocktail-recipes-go-light-on-ice/
    For @sciam I wrote about ice in cocktails and what bars are doing to become more sustainable! scientificamerican.com/artic…
    How academic institutions can prevent sexual harassment and protect scientists | Opinion https://trib.al/xKrB84c
    How academic institutions can prevent sexual harassment and protect scientists | Opinion trib.al/xKrB84c
    MDMA is a well-known party drug. But it’s also showing real promise for treating PTSD. 🎧 Listen to Your Health, Quickly with 🎙️ @tanyalewis314 and @jfischman on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3JaOzC1
    MDMA is a well-known party drug. But it’s also showing real promise for treating PTSD. @tanyalewis314 and @jfischman on Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/3JaOzC1
    To learn how to choose a secure password, you need to understand how hackers do their work. https://trib.al/bQwz8p2
    To learn how to choose a secure password, you need to understand how hackers do their work. trib.al/bQwz8p2
    Ontario and Quebec could see wildfires grow more intense and frequent as a changing climate brings unusually hot and dry conditions https://trib.al/ZYXKm2u
    Ontario and Quebec could see wildfires grow more intense and frequent as a changing climate brings unusually hot and dry conditions trib.al/ZYXKm2u
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    A deer-tooth pendant from a Siberian cave yielded DNA left by a woman who lived some 20,000 years ago. https://scim.ag/30x
    A deer-tooth pendant from a Siberian cave yielded DNA left by a woman who lived some 20,000 years ago. scim.ag/30x
    When flies are forced to feed around dead members of their species, they tend to kick the bucket earlier than is typical. https://scim.ag/30u
    When flies are forced to feed around dead members of their species, they tend to kick the bucket earlier than is typical. scim.ag/30u
    It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant. https://scim.ag/30r
    It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant. scim.ag/30r
    Octopuses may have vivid, narrative dreams—some of which are terrifying. https://scim.ag/30o
    Octopuses may have vivid, narrative dreams—some of which are terrifying. scim.ag/30o
    A gene that lengthens telomeres can extend cellular life, but also raises the risk for tumors and a condition associated with blood cancer. https://scim.ag/30f
    A gene that lengthens telomeres can extend cellular life, but also raises the risk for tumors and a condition associated with blood cancer. scim.ag/30f
    A technique based on artificial intelligence can translate brain scans into words and sentences. https://scim.ag/30c
    A technique based on artificial intelligence can translate brain scans into words and sentences. scim.ag/30c
    Exactly how coral nourishes itself has long been a mystery—until now. Learn more: https://scim.ag/30a @ScienceVisuals
    Exactly how coral nourishes itself has long been a mystery—until now. scim.ag/30a @ScienceVisuals
    Many U.S. biomedical researchers and their collaborators abroad are reacting with alarm to a new NIH requirement that foreign groups send their NIH partners copies of their lab notebooks and other raw data at least every few months. https://scim.ag/301
    Many U.S. biomedical researchers and their collaborators abroad are reacting with alarm to a new NIH requirement that foreign groups send their NIH partners copies of their lab notebooks and other raw data at least every few months. scim.ag/301
    Humans have long seen themselves mirrored in other primates, with apes’ social behavior and cognitive abilities shedding light on our own. Now, two international teams have stared deeper into the mirror. https://scim.ag/2ZX
    Humans have long seen themselves mirrored in other primates, with apes’ social behavior and cognitive abilities shedding light on our own. scim.ag/2ZX
    As emergency managers in southern Ukraine evacuate people there from disastrous flooding caused by the mysterious breach of a major dam, conservation scientists are pondering the effects on the region’s plants and animals. https://scim.ag/2ZW
    As emergency managers in southern Ukraine evacuate people there from disastrous flooding caused by the mysterious breach of a major dam, conservation scientists are pondering the effects on the region’s plants and animals. scim.ag/2ZW
    The first 45 words uttered by a police officer during the traffic stop of a Black driver can predict whether the interaction will escalate. https://scim.ag/2ZU
    The first 45 words uttered by a police officer during the traffic stop of a Black driver can predict whether the interaction will escalate. scim.ag/2ZU
    Octopuses may have vivid, narrative dreams—some of which are terrifying. https://scim.ag/2ZS
    Octopuses may have vivid, narrative dreams—some of which are terrifying. scim.ag/2ZS
    A new U.S. study will test whether pairing molecularly targeted drugs will work better than single drugs to wipe out cancer. https://scim.ag/2ZR
    A new U.S. study will test whether pairing molecularly targeted drugs will work better than single drugs to wipe out cancer. scim.ag/2ZR
    Lava flows can abruptly shift from smooth, ropy pahoehoe to rubbly, jagged aa—changes that might be sparked by the molten rock’s internal churn. https://scim.ag/2ZP
    Lava flows can abruptly shift from smooth, ropy pahoehoe to rubbly, jagged aa—changes that might be sparked by the molten rock’s internal churn. scim.ag/2ZP
    Charles Darwin assumed the driver of the giraffe’s long neck was food, but a fossil of an ancient giraffe relative suggests there might be more to the story. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2ZN
    Charles Darwin assumed the driver of the giraffe’s long neck was food, but a fossil of an ancient giraffe relative suggests there might be more to the story. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2ZN
    Researchers around the globe are now trying to revive antibody treatments to treat #COVID19 by redesigning them to take aim at targets that are less prone to mutation. https://scim.ag/2ZM
    Researchers around the globe are now trying to revive antibody treatments to treat #COVID19 by redesigning them to take aim at targets that are less prone to mutation. scim.ag/2ZM
    Unlike some other spiders that camouflage themselves with drab colors and sticklike appendages, this jumping spider disguises itself by crawling like an ant. Learn more: https://scim.ag/2ZK @ScienceVisuals
    Unlike some other spiders that camouflage themselves with drab colors and sticklike appendages, this jumping spider disguises itself by crawling like an ant. scim.ag/2ZK @ScienceVisuals
    Zebrafish live for less than a year, but new research finds that extending the length of the chromosomes in their guts kept them healthy into old age. https://scim.ag/2ZI
    Zebrafish live for less than a year, but new research finds that extending the length of the chromosomes in their guts kept them healthy into old age. scim.ag/2ZI
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Can we speedup deep learning 2.5x via data-selection with theoretical guarantees? Our #ICM2023 paper shows for the first time that this is indeed possible! Data points of increasing learning difficulty is what you need! An excellent work well worth reading (@YUYANG_UCLA,Hao)🎉🌱
    Can we speedup deep learning 2.5x via data-selection with theoretical guarantees? Our #ICM2023 paper shows for the first time that this is indeed possible! Data points of increasing learning difficulty is what you need! An excellent work well worth reading (@YUYANG_UCLA,Hao)🎉🌱 nitter.net/YUYANG_UCLA/status/1668771083733078017#m  ( 1 min )
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    The small molecule SDT-011, tested in mice and human skin, could be a promising treatment for severe #rash associated with the #EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment. @ScienceTM https://scim.ag/30v
    The small molecule SDT-011, tested in mice and human skin, could be a promising treatment for severe #rash associated with the #EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment. @ScienceTM scim.ag/30v
    Cold environments promoted the social evolution of Asian colobine primates in a stepwise manner, according to a new Science study. https://scim.ag/30t #PrimateGenomes
    Cold environments promoted the social evolution of Asian colobine primates in a stepwise manner, according to a new Science study. scim.ag/30t #PrimateGenomes
    Scientists have delineated how a biochemical modification enables macrophages to neutralize and clear out the bacterium responsible for #tuberculosis–a discovery that could facilitate therapeutic research for this widespread health burden. @SciSignal https://scim.ag/30j
    Scientists have delineated how a biochemical modification enables macrophages to neutralize and clear out the bacterium responsible for #tuberculosis–a discovery that could facilitate therapeutic research for this widespread health burden. @SciSignal scim.ag/30j
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: This week in Science Advances, researchers investigate the effect of ocean alkalinity enhancement, a process that sequesters carbon by increasing ocean alkalinity through the addition of limestone and other alkaline minerals. Read that study and more: https://scim.ag/30h
    This week in Science Advances, researchers investigate the effect of ocean alkalinity enhancement, a process that sequesters carbon by increasing ocean alkalinity through the addition of limestone and other alkaline minerals. scim.ag/30h
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Researchers tie endometriosis in women to an invasive genus of bacteria, fecal microbiome transplants may soothe colitis during cancer immunotherapy, and more in this week's issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine. https://scim.ag/30g
    Researchers tie endometriosis in women to an invasive genus of bacteria, fecal microbiome transplants may soothe colitis during cancer immunotherapy, and more in this week's issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine. scim.ag/30g
    In an effort to ensure equity and reduce bias, the U.S. NIH has proposed a plan to change how grant proposals are peer reviewed. But a new #LetterToScience argues that the changes do not address previous evidence about bias in the peer review process. https://scim.ag/30b
    In an effort to ensure equity and reduce bias, the U.S. NIH has proposed a plan to change how grant proposals are peer reviewed. #LetterToScience argues that the changes do not address previous evidence about bias in the peer review process. scim.ag/30b
    A new @SciImmunology study investigates how intestinal α4β7+ CD8 T cells enhance immune responses against metastatic tumors typically resistant to anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy. 📄: https://scim.ag/305
    A new @SciImmunology study investigates how intestinal α4β7+ CD8 T cells enhance immune responses against metastatic tumors typically resistant to anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy. scim.ag/305
    The distribution of African forest and savanna ecosystems are highly predictable by climate, according to a new Science study. https://scim.ag/2ZZ #ScienceResearch
    The distribution of African forest and savanna ecosystems are highly predictable by climate, according to a new Science study. scim.ag/2ZZ #ScienceResearch
    The first U.S. nationwide geological survey in a generation could reveal badly needed supplies of critical minerals. Learn more in this @NewsfromScience feature: https://scim.ag/2ZV
    The first U.S. nationwide geological survey in a generation could reveal badly needed supplies of critical minerals. @NewsfromScience feature: scim.ag/2ZV
    Facing a scarcity of pollen, bumblebees will nibble on the leaves of flowerless plants, causing intentional damage in a way that speeds up the production of flowers, according to a Science study from 2020. https://scim.ag/2ZT #NationalPollinatorsMonth
    Facing a scarcity of pollen, bumblebees will nibble on the leaves of flowerless plants, causing intentional damage in a way that speeds up the production of flowers, according to a Science study from 2020. scim.ag/2ZT #NationalPollinatorsMonth
    In a 3-year genomic selection experiment in the wild involving more than 2000 Dutch great tits, researchers in @ScienceAdvances found that the birds’ reproductive success was not affected by laying eggs early or late in the season. https://scim.ag/2ZQ
    In a 3-year genomic selection experiment in the wild involving more than 2000 Dutch great tits, researchers in @ScienceAdvances found that the birds’ reproductive success was not affected by laying eggs early or late in the season. scim.ag/2ZQ
    A new study in Science presents whole-genome data from 233 primate species representing 86% of the primate genera and all 16 families. https://scim.ag/2ZO #PrimateGenomes
    A new study in Science presents whole-genome data from 233 primate species representing 86% of the primate genera and all 16 families. scim.ag/2ZO #PrimateGenomes
    New in @ScienceTM: Researchers have identified 15 separate variants in the PSMC3 proteasome gene in 23 patients with neurodevelopmental delay and intellectual disabilities. https://scim.ag/2ZL
    New in @ScienceTM: Researchers have identified 15 separate variants in the PSMC3 proteasome gene in 23 patients with neurodevelopmental delay and intellectual disabilities. scim.ag/2ZL
    On the latest #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 takes a look at taking solvents out of #chemistry with @JakeYeston and Yerzhan Zholdassov. 🎧 Listen to this segment and more: https://scim.ag/2ZJ
    On the latest #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 takes a look at taking solvents out of #chemistry with @JakeYeston and Yerzhan Zholdassov. scim.ag/2ZJ
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    Im upset to see teens on Tiktok and other referring to their pets as "Slave". Due to historical precedent it is gross to do this. It is icky
    Im upset to see teens on Tiktok and other referring to their pets as "Slave". Due to historical precedent it is gross to do this. It is icky  ( 1 min )
    Only the penis and vagina are to be considered "Genitals" . The Testicles and ass hole are not genitals, they are different from that.
    Only the penis and vagina are to be considered "Genitals" . The Testicles and ass hole are not genitals, they are different from that.  ( 1 min )
    if you see any one masturbating to my posts please inform me so that I can remove the post and increase the terror alert level by 1
    if you see any one masturbating to my posts please inform me so that I can remove the post and increase the terror alert level by 1  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @ground_guru: Will play a part for sure! How big a role can it play and will it be the same for all clubs?
    Will play a part for sure! How big a role can it play and will it be the same for all clubs? nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1668642941387132929#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Another significant development in the post-Brexit football recruitment landscape. Essentially gives clubs 2-4 overseas wildcards every season. The EQP aspect feels like a gamble from the FA, who had some rare power over the PL with this as English football's governing body.
    Another significant development in the post-Brexit football recruitment landscape. Essentially gives clubs 2-4 overseas wildcards every season. The EQP aspect feels like a gamble from the FA, who had some rare power over the PL with this as English football's governing body. nitter.net/martynziegler/status/1668999280697257984#m
    RT by @ground_guru: This is big news for #NCFC and English football generally. Will open up the market again for clubs - Norwich will now be able to sign four players outside GBE Criteria - those who fall outside the points limit. Interesting to see if this impacts their recruitment this window.
    This is big news for #NCFC and English football generally. nitter.net/FA/status/1668997512680681481#m
    Dean Rastrick will be joining his former Spurs colleague John McDermott at the FA. Official announcement imminent.
    Dean Rastrick will be joining his former Spurs colleague John McDermott at the FA. Official announcement imminent. nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1668944693684580356#m
    You could see that in the right system/ with a club that’s clear on their game model and how he fits, Havertz would be a huge asset
    You could see that in the right system/ with a club that’s clear on their game model and how he fits, Havertz would be a huge asset nitter.net/NizaarKinsella/status/1668988876344500224#m
    RT by @ground_guru: 🚨 CLOSES TOMORROW! Positional Analysts @NUFC "You will provide video analysis and occasional live game analysis for potential target players, with a focus on outfield positions." #NUFC https://trainingground.guru/jobs-listings/positional-analyst
    🚨 CLOSES TOMORROW! @NUFC #NUFC trainingground.guru/jobs-lis…
    RT by @ground_guru: 📽️⚽ ¡Así juega @BellinghamJude! ✨ #HeyJude
    📽️⚽ ¡Así juega @BellinghamJude! ✨ #HeyJude
    Not a bad piece this - by @smarterscout, from May 2020 'Jude Bellingham: Europe's best 16-year-old' 🔗https://trainingground.guru/articles/jude-bellingham-europes-best-16-year-old
    Not a bad piece this - by @smarterscout, from May 2020 trainingground.guru/articles…
    One of the longest-serving Academy Managers in England. Big exit from Tottenham. 👇👇👇
    One of the longest-serving Academy Managers in England. Big exit from Tottenham. nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1668944693684580356#m
    Academy Manager Dean Rastrick has left @SpursOfficial after 13 years “to pursue new challenges and opportunities.” #THFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/academy-manager-rastrick-leaves-tottenham-after-13-years
    Academy Manager Dean Rastrick has left @SpursOfficial after 13 years “to pursue new challenges and opportunities.” #THFC trainingground.guru/articles…
    “Significantly, Norwich remain wedded to the role of the Sporting Director and Webber himself will be involved in the process of finding his replacement.”
    “Significantly, Norwich remain wedded to the role of the Sporting Director and Webber himself will be involved in the process of finding his replacement.” nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1668903241218682880#m
    RT by @ground_guru: ‘Almost a quarter (24%) of Norwich’s first-team minutes over the last six seasons have been from Academy players’ usual good read from @ground_guru
    ‘Almost a quarter (24%) of Norwich’s first-team minutes over the last six seasons have been from Academy players’ usual good read from @ground_guru nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1668903241218682880#m
    "You can talk about elite environments, but a gym which is a fifth of the size it needs to be in a conservatory with a mucky roof sort of contradicts that.” Stuart Webber, 2017 #NCFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/evaluating-stuart-webbers-six-years-at-norwich-city
    "You can talk about elite environments, but a gym which is a fifth of the size it needs to be in a conservatory with a mucky roof sort of contradicts that.” #NCFC trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: Evaluating Stuart Webber's 6 years at Norwich City "Few Sporting Directors in England have had such a level of freedom and power; few have been so prominent or attracted as much attention." #NCFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/evaluating-stuart-webbers-six-years-at-norwich-city
    Evaluating Stuart Webber's 6 years at Norwich City #NCFC trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: Following a recent audit, #SAFC's Academy has retained it's Category One status 👏 🎓 @AcademyOfLight
    Following a recent audit, #SAFC's Academy has retained it's Category One status 👏 @AcademyOfLight
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    RT by @ZoubinGhahrama1: We've been shipping NeRFs to Google Maps for a few months now. As of this morning, you can read about how we do it: https://ai.googleblog.com/2023/06/reconstructing-indoor-spaces-with-nerf.html
    We've been shipping NeRFs to Google Maps for a few months now. As of this morning, you can read about how we do it: ai.googleblog.com/2023/06/re…
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    I also think it's a mistake to frame the other Republican candidates as "taking on Trump." These are ambitious politicians who are running because they want to be president themselves, not because they are motivated to save the party or country from Trump
    I also think it's a mistake to frame the other Republican candidates as "taking on Trump." These are ambitious politicians who are running because they want to be president themselves, not because they are motivated to save the party or country from Trump nitter.net/BenjySarlin/status/1669008410967175171#m
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    Though it’s hard to get transparent data, @ryanlcooper’s calculations suggest Tesla’s self-driving cars have at least a 10x higher fatality rate than human drivers. https://prospect.org/justice/06-13-2023-elon-musk-tesla-self-driving-bloodbath/
    Though it’s hard to get transparent data, @ryanlcooper’s calculations suggest Tesla’s self-driving cars have at least a 10x higher fatality rate than human drivers. prospect.org/justice/06-13-2…

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    Labor productivity down 1.2 percent in wholesale trade and 0.4 percent in retail trade in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-productivity-down-1-2-percent-in-wholesale-trade-and-0-4-percent-in-retail-trade-in-2022.htm #BLSdata
    Labor productivity down 1.2 percent in wholesale trade and 0.4 percent in retail trade in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-… #BLSdata
    Labor productivity down 1.2 percent in wholesale trade and 0.4 percent in retail trade in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-productivity-down-1-2-percent-in-wholesale-trade-and-0-4-percent-in-retail-trade-in-2022.htm #BLSdata
    Labor productivity down 1.2 percent in wholesale trade and 0.4 percent in retail trade in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-… #BLSdata
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new Consumer Price Index data https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/ #CPI #BLSdata #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new Consumer Price Index data bls.gov/charts/consumer-pric… #CPI #BLSdata #DataViz
    Real average hourly earnings for all employees increase 0.3% in May https://www.bls.gov/news.release/realer.nr0.htm #RealEarnings #BLSdata
    Real average hourly earnings for all employees increase 0.3% in May bls.gov/news.release/realer.… #RealEarnings #BLSdata
    CPI for all items rises 0.1% in May; shelter and used cars and trucks up https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm#CPI #BLSdata
    CPI for all items rises 0.1% in May; shelter and used cars and trucks up bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0… #BLSdata
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    Crispy chunks of deep-fried battered chicken in a sweet, sour, and savory glaze packed with sesame flavor. The Chinese take-out classic, made in your own kitchen. https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-chinese-sesame-chicken-recipe?taid=6488f4f5f695830001bd3b86&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Crispy chunks of deep-fried battered chicken in a sweet, sour, and savory glaze packed with sesame flavor. The Chinese take-out classic, made in your own kitchen. seriouseats.com/the-best-chi…
    Tomie dePaola’s book is full of chaos, bad pasta, and mixed-up lessons about doing the right thing. https://www.seriouseats.com/why-i-hate-strega-nona?taid=6488e6e7f695830001bd3743&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Tomie dePaola’s book is full of chaos, bad pasta, and mixed-up lessons about doing the right thing. seriouseats.com/why-i-hate-s…
    Vodka's volatility, plus the way its high alcohol content inhibits gluten development, makes it ideal for using in fry batters. https://www.seriouseats.com/use-vodka-for-crispier-fried-food?taid=6488d8e1c541b500015e4c85&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Vodka's volatility, plus the way its high alcohol content inhibits gluten development, makes it ideal for using in fry batters. seriouseats.com/use-vodka-fo…
    Cooking rice in the microwave doesn’t take any less time, but it's convenient for other reasons: It saves valuable space on your stovetop when you need just one or two portions of rice, and it cuts down on cleanup. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-steam-rice-in-a-microwave?taid=6488bcdae20af40001120e3d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Cooking rice in the microwave doesn’t take any less time, but it's convenient for other reasons: It saves valuable space on your stovetop when you need just one or two portions of rice, and it cuts down on cleanup. seriouseats.com/how-to-steam…
    We went through our equipment reviews to find the best Breville products, including our favorite espresso machine and air fryer toaster oven. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-breville-products-7499333?taid=6488aebb323d3900010915d5&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We went through our equipment reviews to find the best Breville products, including our favorite espresso machine and air fryer toaster oven. seriouseats.com/best-brevill…
    To pack your favorite cookie recipe with optimal flavor and texture, try a mix-and-match approach to chocolate chips. https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-supermarket-chocolate-chips?taid=6488a0bac541b500015e3a7f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    To pack your favorite cookie recipe with optimal flavor and texture, try a mix-and-match approach to chocolate chips. seriouseats.com/the-best-sup…
    Cooking down whole yellow mustard seeds in seasoned vinegar simultaneously plumps them up and tames their intense burn, for a condiment or garnish that's sweet, briny, and mildly hot. https://www.seriouseats.com/pickled-mustard-seeds?taid=6488848801ec220001c2ff14&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Cooking down whole yellow mustard seeds in seasoned vinegar simultaneously plumps them up and tames their intense burn, for a condiment or garnish that's sweet, briny, and mildly hot. seriouseats.com/pickled-must…
    We’ve tested a variety of knife storage options and can safely say the Jonathan Alden magnetic knife strip is one of our favorite ways to store blades. https://www.seriouseats.com/jonathan-alden-magnetic-knife-strip-review-7500331?taid=6488766ac541b500015e2b53&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We’ve tested a variety of knife storage options and can safely say the Jonathan Alden magnetic knife strip is one of our favorite ways to store blades. seriouseats.com/jonathan-ald…
    Lightly sweet and floral blueberries are blended with rich Greek yogurt in these flavor-packed frozen pops. https://www.seriouseats.com/blueberry-yogurt-popsicles?taid=6487bf9901ec220001c2c157&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Lightly sweet and floral blueberries are blended with rich Greek yogurt in these flavor-packed frozen pops. seriouseats.com/blueberry-yo…
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    Fat-like compounds in ancient rocks point to a vast array of previously unknown microbes that once dominated complex life on Earth https://trib.al/5GMtY1v
    Fat-like compounds in ancient rocks point to a vast array of previously unknown microbes that once dominated complex life on Earth trib.al/5GMtY1v
    To learn how to choose a secure password, you need to understand how hackers do their work. https://trib.al/iN6txa8
    To learn how to choose a secure password, you need to understand how hackers do their work. trib.al/iN6txa8
    Hurricane forecasters are debuting a new model they hope will better predict when some storms will suddenly and explosively intensify https://trib.al/LnahQD2
    Hurricane forecasters are debuting a new model they hope will better predict when some storms will suddenly and explosively intensify trib.al/LnahQD2
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    RT by @ground_guru: Evaluating Stuart Webber's six years at Norwich City #NCFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/evaluating-stuart-webbers-six-years-at-norwich-city
    Evaluating Stuart Webber's six years at Norwich City #NCFC trainingground.guru/articles…
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    The fact that we have to post this make me sad. Where is our balance. How many things do trump have to do to show he is not what y’all think!! And it’s amazing now the people who backed him up and all his bullshit is now turning on him. They should be shown the door too they helped him do all that evil shit. THEY SHOULD NOT GET TO STAY IN OFFICE.
    The fact that we have to post this make me sad. Where is our balance. How many things do trump have to do to show he is not what y’all think!! And it’s amazing now the people who backed him up and all his bullshit is now turning on him. They should be shown the door too they helped him do all that evil shit. THEY SHOULD NOT GET TO STAY IN OFFICE.
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    French chemist Louis Pasteur thought magnetic fields might somehow explain “homochirality,” but its origin has remained one of biology’s great mysteries. Now, it turns out Pasteur may have been onto something. https://scim.ag/2ZH
    French chemist Louis Pasteur thought magnetic fields might somehow explain “homochirality,” but its origin has remained one of biology’s great mysteries. scim.ag/2ZH
    RT by @NewsfromScience: Segregation doubled the odds of some Black children dying in U.S. cities 100 years ago. New research by @BeahboutIT and @jdavidhacker612 shows structural racism in the 1900s harmed Black health in ways still being felt today. Me for @NewsfromScience https://www.science.org/content/article/segregation-doubled-odds-some-black-children-dying-u-s-cities-100-years-ago
    Segregation doubled the odds of some Black children dying in U.S. cities 100 years ago. New research by @BeahboutIT and @jdavidhacker612 shows structural racism in the 1900s harmed Black health in ways still being felt today. Me for @NewsfromScience science.org/content/article/…
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    Unlike some other spiders that camouflage themselves with drab colors and sticklike appendages, this jumping spider disguises itself by crawling like an ant. Learn more: https://scim.ag/2ZF @NewsfromScience
    Unlike some other spiders that camouflage themselves with drab colors and sticklike appendages, this jumping spider disguises itself by crawling like an ant. scim.ag/2ZF @NewsfromScience
    New studies in Science & @SciImmunology spotlight a group of intestinal T cells with α4β7 integrin receptors that could be targeted to prevent resistance to immune checkpoint blockade #cancer immunotherapy. https://scim.ag/2ZC https://scim.ag/2ZD https://scim.ag/2ZB
    New studies in Science & @SciImmunology spotlight a group of intestinal T cells with α4β7 integrin receptors that could be targeted to prevent resistance to immune checkpoint blockade #cancer immunotherapy. scim.ag/2ZC scim.ag/2ZD scim.ag/2ZB
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: This week’s issue of #ScienceSignaling has arrived!  Research in rodents suggests that the lungs help protect other organs from #SARSCoV2 infections, scientists explore how the conformation of a kinase shapes its substrate specificity, and more. https://scim.ag/2Zv
    This week’s issue of #ScienceSignaling has arrived!  #SARSCoV2 infections, scientists explore how the conformation of a kinase shapes its substrate specificity, and more. scim.ag/2Zv
    An ingestible capsule is capable of modulating the hunger-regulating hormone, ghrelin, by electrical stimulation of the gastric mucosa in pigs. @SciRobotics https://scim.ag/2Zs
    An ingestible capsule is capable of modulating the hunger-regulating hormone, ghrelin, by electrical stimulation of the gastric mucosa in pigs. @SciRobotics scim.ag/2Zs
    A lack of credibility in climate policy leaves the world at high risk for missing global #climate targets, argues a new #SciencePolicyForum. https://scim.ag/2Zr
    A lack of credibility in climate policy leaves the world at high risk for missing global #climate targets, argues a new #SciencePolicyForum. scim.ag/2Zr
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    RT by @tetraduzione: We have some fantastic speakers this Sunday at the 10th Workshop on Fine-Grained Visual Categorization at @CVPR
    We have some fantastic speakers this Sunday at the 10th Workshop on Fine-Grained Visual Categorization at @CVPR nitter.net/fgvcworkshop/status/1668681561829416960#m
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    Democrats' brutal 14D-3R gerrymander in Illinois keeps all but #IL17 off the playing field in 2024, though two other incumbents are at serious risk of being primaried. @Redistrict reports: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/illinois-house/2024-house-race-analysis-illinois
    Democrats' brutal 14D-3R gerrymander in Illinois keeps all but #IL17 off the playing field in 2024, though two other incumbents are at serious risk of being primaried. @Redistrict reports: cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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    R to @steak_umm: my digital footprint precedes me
    my digital footprint precedes me  ( 1 min )
    unfortunate that if i wanted to be a politician i’d have to address my time shilling beef to the public
    unfortunate that if i wanted to be a politician i’d have to address my time shilling beef to the public  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @ZoubinGhahrama1: I'm very excited that this paper is out, it has been over 2 years in the making! I started at Google Research speeding up neural net training, but was often frustrated when we didn't know how to declare a win over Adam 🚀
    I'm very excited that this paper is out, it has been over 2 years in the making! I started at Google Research speeding up neural net training, but was often frustrated when we didn't know how to declare a win over Adam 🚀
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    to who ever said my posts are so good they deserve to be hanged up at the walls at mcdonalds. Thank you
    to who ever said my posts are so good they deserve to be hanged up at the walls at mcdonalds. Thank you  ( 1 min )
    Bitch of Reddit: Duhh we broke our web site. Can we use yours ME: suck my Penis reddit Troll trash. Go stink up "9GAG" with your Reddit Fail
    Bitch of Reddit: Duhh we broke our web site. Can we use yours ME: suck my Penis reddit Troll trash. Go stink up "9GAG" with your Reddit Fail  ( 1 min )
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    Final call for today’s blog on Swansea City’s finances #Swans
    Final call for today’s blog on Swansea City’s finances #Swans nitter.net/SwissRamble/status/1668514472476942336#m
    RT by @SwissRamble: As new investors continue to arrive at Swansea City, here's a review of the club's finances, highlighting the impact of parachute payments stopping #Swans https://swissramble.substack.com/p/swansea-city-finances-202122
    As new investors continue to arrive at Swansea City, here's a review of the club's finances, highlighting the impact of parachute payments stopping #Swans swissramble.substack.com/p/s…
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    R to @gelliottmorris: the bigger point I'd like to make is that there is still a lot of stuff happening in the poll-aggregation space today — quants are not just moving to analyses of returns and candidate ideology, WAR, etc. that includes at ABC/538, which still exists!
    the bigger point I'd like to make is that there is still a lot of stuff happening in the poll-aggregation space today — quants are not just moving to analyses of returns and candidate ideology, WAR, etc. that includes at ABC/538, which still exists! nitter.net/jaycaspiankang/status/1668609176686436352#m
    my favorite author is penguin random house
    my favorite author is penguin random house nitter.net/aedwardslevy/status/1668609276955205632#m
    christie would be a less controversial president than trump, but at the same time it is beyond paradoxical for these low-win-probability, anti-trump candidates to be crowding the field. (this is where a strong party org w/ stronger informal endorsement pressures would be helpful)
    christie would be a less controversial president than trump, but at the same time it is beyond paradoxical for these low-win-probability, anti-trump candidates to be crowding the field. (this is where a strong party org w/ stronger informal endorsement pressures would be helpful) nitter.net/AccountableGOP/status/1668412984748539906#m
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    Here’s this week’s cartoon for @guardian_sport https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2023/jun/13/david-squires-on-the-greatest-football-season-in-sportswashing-history
    Here’s this week’s cartoon for @guardian_sport theguardian.com/football/ng-…
    Looking forward to seeing Emi Martínez wave this about like it’s his wang.
    Looking forward to seeing Emi Martínez wave this about like it’s his wang. nitter.net/AlbicelesteTalk/status/1668238890363154435#m
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Berlusconi: You were right about everything. I see that now. The modern world is so full of sin. A man close to the earth is a man close to God. The Unabomber: what do tits feel like
    Berlusconi: You were right about everything. I see that now. The modern world is so full of sin. A man close to the earth is a man close to God. The Unabomber: what do tits feel like
    RT by @pixelatedboat: Interesting take on why libertarians are mostly men https://mattbruenig.com/2015/10/24/why-are-libertarians-mostly-men/
    Interesting take on why libertarians are mostly men mattbruenig.com/2015/10/24/w…
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    RT by @DaveAHopkins: 1. Late entry is a bad strategy; very late entry is a hopeless strategy. 2. Non-candidates always look great right up to when they become candidates, at which point they immediately become boring candidates and someone else is the appealing non-candidate.
    1. Late entry is a bad strategy; very late entry is a hopeless strategy. nitter.net/costareports/status/1668451275959140352#m

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    RT by @SingularMattrix: JAX/XLA is really fast
    JAX/XLA is really fast
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    This southwestern French specialty features individual cakes with a glassy, caramelized exterior contrasted with an impossibly custardy center. It's a project perfect for ambitious bakers. https://www.seriouseats.com/caneles-canneles-de-bordeaux-french-pastry-recipe-how-to-make?taid=6487a378323d39000108c8cb&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This southwestern French specialty features individual cakes with a glassy, caramelized exterior contrasted with an impossibly custardy center. It's a project perfect for ambitious bakers. seriouseats.com/caneles-cann…
    Our favorites include thermometers (duh), a timer, and even a small spatula. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-thermoworks-products-7496209?taid=64879586f695830001bcd1b1&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Our favorites include thermometers (duh), a timer, and even a small spatula. seriouseats.com/best-thermow…
    This bold salty-sweet-sour-spicy Mexican sauce has roots in Asia, and is delicious on fresh raw fruit or paired with Tajín in an icy chamoyada or mangonada. https://www.seriouseats.com/chamoy-mexican-dried-fruit-and-hibiscus-sauce-7510202?taid=64878782e20af4000111aafe&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This bold salty-sweet-sour-spicy Mexican sauce has roots in Asia, and is delicious on fresh raw fruit or paired with Tajín in an icy chamoyada or mangonada. seriouseats.com/chamoy-mexic…
    We compiled a list of our favorite OXO gear from our equipment reviews, including coffee makers, bench scrapers, and plastic cutting boards. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-oxo-kitchen-equipment-7506030?taid=64876b5d01ec2200011de12f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We compiled a list of our favorite OXO gear from our equipment reviews, including coffee makers, bench scrapers, and plastic cutting boards. seriouseats.com/best-oxo-kit…
    Our favorite model is currently on sale! https://www.seriouseats.com/oxo-drip-coffee-maker-review-6747529?taid=64875d65f695830001bcc29f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Our favorite model is currently on sale! seriouseats.com/oxo-drip-cof…
    We tried to find the best ways to keep your sliced apples tasting and looking fresh. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-prevent-apple-pear-browning?taid=64874f55323d39000108b074&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tried to find the best ways to keep your sliced apples tasting and looking fresh. seriouseats.com/how-to-preve…
    In under a minute, a kitchen fire can grow to an inferno beyond your control. That's why you need to be prepared. We talk to an FDNY lieutenant to learn the ins and outs of fire safety in the kitchen. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-not-burn-your-ass-off-in-the-kitchen?taid=64873320323d39000108a8a5&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    In under a minute, a kitchen fire can grow to an inferno beyond your control. That's why you need to be prepared. We talk to an FDNY lieutenant to learn the ins and outs of fire safety in the kitchen. seriouseats.com/how-to-not-b…
    Dry-brined in a mixture of salt and baking soda then tossed in a balanced spice blend that packs subtle heat, this Cajun shrimp is tender, juicy, and packed full of flavor. https://www.seriouseats.com/cajun-shrimp-recipe-7510286?taid=6487250eb58b2500019b967e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Dry-brined in a mixture of salt and baking soda then tossed in a balanced spice blend that packs subtle heat, this Cajun shrimp is tender, juicy, and packed full of flavor. seriouseats.com/cajun-shrimp…
    This Japanese katsudon—fried cutlet and egg rice bowl—is the best use you're ever gonna get out of leftover fried chicken or pork cutlets. https://www.seriouseats.com/katsudon-japanese-leftover-cutlet-rice-egg-bowl-recipe?taid=64866e28db77690001180079&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This Japanese katsudon—fried cutlet and egg rice bowl—is the best use you're ever gonna get out of leftover fried chicken or pork cutlets. seriouseats.com/katsudon-jap…
    Rich with pork and cornmeal, this humble Pennsylvania-Dutch specialty is perfect with eggs. https://www.seriouseats.com/scrapple-recipe?taid=6486602dcf93b30001ec2f8a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Rich with pork and cornmeal, this humble Pennsylvania-Dutch specialty is perfect with eggs. seriouseats.com/scrapple-rec…
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    Labor productivity down in 37 states and the District of Columbia in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-productivity-down-in-37-states-and-the-district-of-columbia-in-2022.htm #BLSdata
    Labor productivity down in 37 states and the District of Columbia in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-… #BLSdata
    If you’re at #SHRM23, we have a stat for that! Stop by our booth to learn about #BLSdata!
    If you’re at #SHRM23, we have a stat for that! Stop by our booth to learn about #BLSdata!
    Labor productivity down in 37 states and the District of Columbia in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-productivity-down-in-37-states-and-the-district-of-columbia-in-2022.htm#BLS
    Labor productivity down in 37 states and the District of Columbia in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-…
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    Indigenous groups are developing data storage technology that gives users privacy and control. Could their work influence those fighting back against invasive apps? https://trib.al/06ykAf4
    Indigenous groups are developing data storage technology that gives users privacy and control. Could their work influence those fighting back against invasive apps? trib.al/06ykAf4
    Here's how the winners of NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge are making food out of thin air https://trib.al/rOXUxv3
    Here's how the winners of NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge are making food out of thin air trib.al/rOXUxv3
    ChatGPT and other AI systems perform tasks they were not trained to do. It's surprising researchers, even those skeptical about large language models. https://trib.al/WJvmwLr
    ChatGPT and other AI systems perform tasks they were not trained to do. It's surprising researchers, even those skeptical about large language models. trib.al/WJvmwLr
    Taking 10,000 steps a day to maintain health is rooted not in science but in a marketing gimmick. So how do we determine an optimal step count for fitness? https://trib.al/ZwjJcAo
    Taking 10,000 steps a day to maintain health is rooted not in science but in a marketing gimmick. So how do we determine an optimal step count for fitness? trib.al/ZwjJcAo
    Advancements in medical technology and neuroscience are revolutionizing our understanding of the dying process. https://trib.al/s1AyEaJ
    Advancements in medical technology and neuroscience are revolutionizing our understanding of the dying process. trib.al/s1AyEaJ
    Killer whales in a group near Spain and Portugal may be teaching one another to mess with small boats. https://trib.al/6QqoxgA
    Killer whales in a group near Spain and Portugal may be teaching one another to mess with small boats. trib.al/6QqoxgA
    The combination of a massive seaweed bloom, plastic in the ocean and climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous infections https://trib.al/OCCabCM
    The combination of a massive seaweed bloom, plastic in the ocean and climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous infections trib.al/OCCabCM
    Good news: the world is discussing a treaty to stem plastic pollution. Bad news: fossil-fuel interests are trying to weaken it https://trib.al/oh4YlyE
    Good news: the world is discussing a treaty to stem plastic pollution. Bad news: fossil-fuel interests are trying to weaken it trib.al/oh4YlyE
    Arousal without orgasm isn't dangerous, so why are people pressured to engage in unwanted sexual activity to avoid it? https://trib.al/wWz4kx8
    Arousal without orgasm isn't dangerous, so why are people pressured to engage in unwanted sexual activity to avoid it? trib.al/wWz4kx8
    Wind and solar produced more U.S. power than coal during the first five months of this year, as several coal plants closed and gas prices dropped https://trib.al/BAv9m8O
    Wind and solar produced more U.S. power than coal during the first five months of this year, as several coal plants closed and gas prices dropped trib.al/BAv9m8O
    The most important and awe-inspiring science direct to your inbox. Sign up for our new-and-improved (and free!) Today in Science newsletter: http://sciam.com/today
    The most important and awe-inspiring science direct to your inbox. sciam.com/today
    R to @sciam: Listen to an interview with therapist Rebecca J. Lester (@psychanthro) on Science, Quickly to learn more about Ella’s diagnosis, treatment, and how she is doing today. 🎧🔗https://bit.ly/43pTVBd
    Listen to an interview with therapist Rebecca J. Lester (@psychanthro) on Science, Quickly to learn more about Ella’s diagnosis, treatment, and how she is doing today. bit.ly/43pTVBd
    R to @sciam: This is the story of “Ella” (pseudonym used to protect the patient’s privacy), a young woman with 12 different personalities that ranged in age from two to 16. By @psychanthro https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-traumatized-woman-with-multiple-personalities-gets-better-as-her-parts-work-as-a-team/
    This is the story of “Ella” (pseudonym used to protect the patient’s privacy), a young woman with 12 different personalities that ranged in age from two to 16. @psychanthro scientificamerican.com/artic…
    DID is usually treated by integrating fragmented parts—but that’s not the only solution. Learn how Rebecca Lester helped a patient with 12 identities form a community of selves in one individual. Join our @Reddit AMA w/ @psychanthro 🗓️June 14 at 1pm ET 🔗https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/
    DID is usually treated by integrating fragmented parts—but that’s not the only solution. Learn how Rebecca Lester helped a patient with 12 identities form a community of selves in one individual. @Reddit AMA w/ @psychanthro teddit.net/r/IAmA/
    New antiviral drugs could save thousands from COVID-19, influenza and other severe lung infections. [Sponsored by @Synairgenplc] https://www.scientificamerican.com/custom-media/how-immune-boosting-medicine-could-save-lives-in-a-pandemic/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sacm_synairgen&utm_content=link-post
    New antiviral drugs could save thousands from COVID-19, influenza and other severe lung infections. [Sponsored by @Synairgenplc] scientificamerican.com/custo…
    In the guise of collecting scientific data, data brokers are running a massive privacy invasion. Researchers should stop helping them | Opinion https://trib.al/L5epjlt
    In the guise of collecting scientific data, data brokers are running a massive privacy invasion. Researchers should stop helping them | Opinion trib.al/L5epjlt
    The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam threatens both agriculture and nature reserves, a Ukrainian conservationist says https://trib.al/UYcUhwC
    The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam threatens both agriculture and nature reserves, a Ukrainian conservationist says trib.al/UYcUhwC
    New research shows surprising activity levels in dying brains and may help explain the sudden clarity many people with dementia experience near death https://trib.al/S9UrSEB
    New research shows surprising activity levels in dying brains and may help explain the sudden clarity many people with dementia experience near death trib.al/S9UrSEB  ( 1 min )
    Wildfire smoke not only contains dangerous-to-breathe particles but also can react with urban air pollution to create toxic ozone https://trib.al/ei6FgPz
    Wildfire smoke not only contains dangerous-to-breathe particles but also can react with urban air pollution to create toxic ozone trib.al/ei6FgPz
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    RT by @andrewgwils: Guided discrete diffusion to optimize protein and antibody sequences. @gruver_nate @samuel_stanton_ @nc_frey @timrudner, Isidro Hotzel, Julien Lafrance-Vanasse, Arvind Rajpal @kchonyc @andrewgwils https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.20009
    Guided discrete diffusion to optimize protein and antibody sequences. @gruver_nate @samuel_stanton_ @nc_frey @timrudner, Isidro Hotzel, Julien Lafrance-Vanasse, Arvind Rajpal @kchonyc @andrewgwils arxiv.org/abs/2305.20009
    R to @andrewgwils: You’d have to be a TNG fan to appreciate it though.
    You’d have to be a TNG fan to appreciate it though.
    “Picard” redeems itself in Season 3. I almost didn’t watch it after Seasons 1 & 2.
    “Picard” redeems itself in Season 3. I almost didn’t watch it after Seasons 1 & 2.
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    RT by @gelliottmorris: ross is cooking... https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/opinion/donald-trump-2024.html
    ross is cooking... nytimes.com/2023/06/12/opini…  ( 1 min )
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    Public confidence in vaccines has declined across sub-Saharan Africa since the #COVID19 pandemic, new research shows. https://scim.ag/2YU
    Public confidence in vaccines has declined across sub-Saharan Africa since the #COVID19 pandemic, new research shows. scim.ag/2YU
    The practice may protect rhinos, but it changes behavior and could have long-term consequences. https://scim.ag/2YQ
    The practice may protect rhinos, but it changes behavior and could have long-term consequences. scim.ag/2YQ
    RT by @NewsfromScience: “There is a real desire for change.” My latest story for @ScienceInsider—about the preliminary findings of a working group NIH established to address concerns that postdoc appointments are no longer an attractive option for early-career researchers. https://www.science.org/content/article/nih-working-group-calls-fewer-better-paid-postdocs
    “There is a real desire for change.” @ScienceInsider—about the preliminary findings of a working group NIH established to address concerns that postdoc appointments are no longer an attractive option for early-career researchers. science.org/content/article/…
    Postdocs in U.S. biomedical research labs should be paid better, even if it means supporting fewer of them. That’s the preliminary position of a working group formed by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. https://scim.ag/2YL
    Postdocs in U.S. biomedical research labs should be paid better, even if it means supporting fewer of them. scim.ag/2YL
    Researchers claim that Homo naledi, a small-brained human relative, buried its dead and made art long before our own species did. https://scim.ag/2YG
    Researchers claim that Homo naledi, a small-brained human relative, buried its dead and made art long before our own species did. scim.ag/2YG
    A new brain-spine interface has allowed a paralyzed man to walk more fluidly, navigate obstacles, and climb stairs. https://scim.ag/2YC
    A new brain-spine interface has allowed a paralyzed man to walk more fluidly, navigate obstacles, and climb stairs. scim.ag/2YC
    A new study suggests fear of society’s downfall stems from negative media and biased memory. https://scim.ag/2Y5
    A new study suggests fear of society’s downfall stems from negative media and biased memory. scim.ag/2Y5
    RT by @NewsfromScience: For more context, a good explainer https://www.science.org/content/article/could-fused-neurons-explain-covid-19-s-brain-fog @NewsfromScience by @claulopezneuro
    For more context, a good explainer science.org/content/article/… @NewsfromScience by @claulopezneuro
    RT by @NewsfromScience: Side-stepping plant sex could dramatically lower the cost of high-yielding, hybrid crops, such as using helicopters to blow pollen from one rice strain to another. Learn more in this @NewsfromScience feature: https://scim.ag/2Y0
    Side-stepping plant sex could dramatically lower the cost of high-yielding, hybrid crops, such as using helicopters to blow pollen from one rice strain to another. @NewsfromScience feature: scim.ag/2Y0
    Last year, scientists used #AI to discover the potential presence of a nearly 1-million-year-old campfire at an archaeological site in Israel. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2XW
    Last year, scientists used #AI to discover the potential presence of a nearly 1-million-year-old campfire at an archaeological site in Israel. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2XW
    A decision is due shortly on two related cases involving the admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. To better understand what’s at stake, @ScienceInsider outlines seven things to know. ⬇️ https://scim.ag/2XN
    A decision is due shortly on two related cases involving the admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. @ScienceInsider outlines seven things to know. ⬇️ scim.ag/2XN
    Snow flies patrolling the frozen mountains of North America in search of mates have developed a unique adaptation to their hostile environment. https://scim.ag/2XM
    Snow flies patrolling the frozen mountains of North America in search of mates have developed a unique adaptation to their hostile environment. scim.ag/2XM
    President Joe Biden is asking Congress for $35 million to begin planning a new national laboratory to study the impact of #ClimateChange on disadvantaged communities. https://scim.ag/2XK
    President Joe Biden is asking Congress for $35 million to begin planning a new national laboratory to study the impact of #ClimateChange on disadvantaged communities. scim.ag/2XK  ( 1 min )
    New lab studies suggest #SARSCoV2 causes brain cells to stick together, but more research is needed to determine the overall significance. https://scim.ag/2XI
    New lab studies suggest #SARSCoV2 causes brain cells to stick together, but more research is needed to determine the overall significance. scim.ag/2XI
    By systematically citing other papers published by Saveetha faculty—including papers on completely unrelated topics—the undergraduate publications have helped dramatically inflate the number of citations linked to Saveetha Dental College. https://scim.ag/2XH
    By systematically citing other papers published by Saveetha faculty—including papers on completely unrelated topics—the undergraduate publications have helped dramatically inflate the number of citations linked to Saveetha Dental College. scim.ag/2XH
    Replacing worn-out batteries in animal tracking devices can be a time-consuming, expensive duty for wildlife scientists. It’s stressful for the animals, too.  Now, researchers have invented a tracker powered by the animals’ own movement. https://scim.ag/2XF
    Replacing worn-out batteries in animal tracking devices can be a time-consuming, expensive duty for wildlife scientists. It’s stressful for the animals, too.  scim.ag/2XF
    Comb jellies may have descended from the "sister to all other animals." https://scim.ag/2XE
    Comb jellies may have descended from the "sister to all other animals." scim.ag/2XE
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    The prolific polymath Thomas Young made substantial contributions as a physicist, physician, physiologist, philologist, Egyptologist, and writer, argues biographer Andrew Robinson. 📕 Read more from @SciMagBooks: https://scim.ag/2YT
    The prolific polymath Thomas Young made substantial contributions as a physicist, physician, physiologist, philologist, Egyptologist, and writer, argues biographer Andrew Robinson. @SciMagBooks: scim.ag/2YT
    Despite the importance of nonhuman primates, reference genomes have been sequenced in <10% of species. A new Science study presents high-quality reference genomes for 27 primate species, adding to available resources. https://scim.ag/2YN #PrimateGenomes
    Despite the importance of nonhuman primates, reference genomes have been sequenced in <10% of species. scim.ag/2YN #PrimateGenomes
    A new @ScienceTM study in pregnant marmosets shows that previous infection with #dengue virus exacerbates #Zika infection in placenta and fetal brain tissue. https://scim.ag/2YE
    A new @ScienceTM study in pregnant marmosets shows that previous infection with #dengue virus exacerbates #Zika infection in placenta and fetal brain tissue. scim.ag/2YE
    "The lessons I was learning as a basketball coach helped me find my footing as a scientific leader." In this week's #ScienceWorkingLife, a #PhD student writes about finding research leadership skills on the basketball court. @ScienceCareers https://scim.ag/2Y4
    "The lessons I was learning as a basketball coach helped me find my footing as a scientific leader." #ScienceWorkingLife, a #PhD student writes about finding research leadership skills on the basketball court. @ScienceCareers scim.ag/2Y4
    A new @SciSignal study in mice reveals a molecular cascade in cells called #astrocytes that induces water influx and brain swelling after #stroke, which can be treated by blocking proteins in the cascade. https://scim.ag/2Y1
    A new @SciSignal study in mice reveals a molecular cascade in cells called #astrocytes that induces water influx and brain swelling after #stroke, which can be treated by blocking proteins in the cascade. scim.ag/2Y1
    2020’s #COVID19 lockdowns altered mammal movements worldwide, new research finds. The results illustrate how human activities constrain animal movement and how animals react when those activities cease. 📄: https://scim.ag/2XR #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/2XQ
    2020’s #COVID19 lockdowns altered mammal movements worldwide, new research finds. The results illustrate how human activities constrain animal movement and how animals react when those activities cease. scim.ag/2XR #SciencePerspective: scim.ag/2XQ
    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) reoccur easily, in part, because resident memory T (TRM) cells are slow to establish immune memory, finds a new @SciImmunology study in mice. https://scim.ag/2XL
    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) reoccur easily, in part, because resident memory T (TRM) cells are slow to establish immune memory, finds a new @SciImmunology study in mice. scim.ag/2XL
    A recent Science study considers the wide-ranging effects that transposable elements impose on the genomic architecture of placental mammals. https://scim.ag/2XJ #Zoonomia
    A recent Science study considers the wide-ranging effects that transposable elements impose on the genomic architecture of placental mammals. scim.ag/2XJ #Zoonomia
    The #liver has an uncanny ability to repair and regenerate itself, and new research in mice suggests that the suppression of #cholesterol synthesis by the protein UHRF2 could be important for the process. @SciSignal https://scim.ag/2XG
    The #liver has an uncanny ability to repair and regenerate itself, and new research in mice suggests that the suppression of #cholesterol synthesis by the protein UHRF2 could be important for the process. @SciSignal scim.ag/2XG
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    R to @steak_umm: wrong app
    wrong app
    R to @steak_umm: 942493
    942493
    my personal email is a minefield i occasionally tiptoe through for verification codes
    my personal email is a minefield i occasionally tiptoe through for verification codes  ( 1 min )
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    Non-Executive Director Graeme Sharp is one of three @Everton Board members to have today left their roles. #EFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/sharp-steps-down-as-everton-non-executive-director
    Non-Executive Director Graeme Sharp is one of three @Everton Board members to have today left their roles. #EFC trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: My time at Southampton FC has come to an end. Grateful to have been given the opportunity to work in the Premier League for the last 4 seasons. I want to wish the club, players, staff and the fans all the best for the future. 😇 Now ready for a new opportunity……..🧤⚽️
    My time at Southampton FC has come to an end. Grateful to have been given the opportunity to work in the Premier League for the last 4 seasons. I want to wish the club, players, staff and the fans all the best for the future. 😇 Now ready for a new opportunity……..🧤⚽️
    "I’m an Academy specialist. I have worked at adult level and it was ok. When I started working with and educating young people, yeah, I loved that." @DeasunO https://trainingground.guru/articles/des-ryan-athletic-development-at-arsenal-academy
    "I’m an Academy specialist. I have worked at adult level and it was ok. When I started working with and educating young people, yeah, I loved that." @DeasunO trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1668216960432078850#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Newcastle United is very clear with their intentions to be a Top 4 clubs. This is a very strong Scouting Dept. Talent development starts with scouting and recruitment. All of the big Academies have good players, but this stage is crucial if you want to go from good to great.
    Newcastle United is very clear with their intentions to be a Top 4 clubs. This is a very strong Scouting Dept. nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1668192798506459140#m
    RT by @ground_guru: "Maybe in Academies people are more early career. Having that person pulling everything together, linking in with the other departments, someone with a little bit of grey hair, is so important." @DeasunO https://trainingground.guru/articles/des-ryan-athletic-development-at-arsenal-academy
    "Maybe in Academies people are more early career. Having that person pulling everything together, linking in with the other departments, someone with a little bit of grey hair, is so important." @DeasunO trainingground.guru/articles…
    Tributes have been paid to @Everton Academy Recruitment Manager Ian Lavery, who has died following a short illness. https://trainingground.guru/articles/tributes-paid-to-everton-academy-recruitment-manager-lavery
    Tributes have been paid to @Everton Academy Recruitment Manager Ian Lavery, who has died following a short illness. trainingground.guru/articles…
    Expect Russell Martin to be announced as Southampton's new Head Coach within the next 48 hours. Compensation demands of Swansea have been the sticking point, but close to being resolved.
    Expect Russell Martin to be announced as Southampton's new Head Coach within the next 48 hours. Compensation demands of Swansea have been the sticking point, but close to being resolved.
    RT by @ground_guru: And the soon to be 3rd Sport Republic team.... Valenciennes FC 😇
    And the soon to be 3rd Sport Republic team.... Valenciennes FC 😇
    .@stokecity Chief Scout @TommyCoakley has been appointed Senior Scout @afcbournemouth https://trainingground.guru/bulletin-board
    .@stokecity Chief Scout @TommyCoakley has been appointed Senior Scout @afcbournemouth trainingground.guru/bulletin…
    RT by @ground_guru: Great appointment 💪🏻
    Great appointment 💪🏻
    Newcastle United have completed their new Academy recruitment department - and it looks pretty formidable #NUFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/newcastle-united-complete-academy-recruitment-overhaul 👇👇👇
    Newcastle United have completed their new Academy recruitment department - and it looks pretty formidable #NUFC trainingground.guru/articles… 👇👇👇
    🚨 CLOSES TOMORROW (at 9am)! Head of Coaching @BurnleyOfficial https://trainingground.guru/jobs-listings/head-of-academy-coaching-burnley
    🚨 CLOSES TOMORROW (at 9am)! @BurnleyOfficial trainingground.guru/jobs-lis…
    📊 @joeferrelly is leaving @Everton after four years to become Head of Data and Research for Sport Republic, working for @SouthamptonFC and @Goztepe in Turkey. #SaintsFC #Everton https://trainingground.guru/articles/evertons-ferrelly-appointed-head-of-data-and-research-by-southampton
    📊 @joeferrelly is leaving @Everton after four years to become Head of Data and Research for Sport Republic, working for @SouthamptonFC and @Goztepe in Turkey. #SaintsFC #Everton trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: The application process for the UEFA Pro Licence 2024/25 is now open. Please follow the link to apply - https://apply.thefa.com/course/125
    The application process for the UEFA Pro Licence 2024/25 is now open. Please follow the link to apply - apply.thefa.com/course/125
    Interesting clip from April 2022 This is the bigger picture that Technical Director Dan Ashworth has been looking at. One of the first steps = new Academy recruitment department, which is now in place Story here... https://trainingground.guru/articles/newcastle-united-complete-academy-recruitment-overhaul
    Interesting clip from April 2022 trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/SkySportsNews/status/1515636762734903298#m
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    Have a high-pitched voice? It might be in your genes https://go.nature.com/3J3Fefq
    Have a high-pitched voice? It might be in your genes go.nature.com/3J3Fefq
    Energy-drink ingredient taurine offers striking health benefits in mice, monkeys and worms. But more work is needed to investigate its link with ageing. https://go.nature.com/3Cm6WAf
    Energy-drink ingredient taurine offers striking health benefits in mice, monkeys and worms. But more work is needed to investigate its link with ageing. go.nature.com/3Cm6WAf
    How I use science to protect my people’s birthright https://go.nature.com/3N5Ffk8
    How I use science to protect my people’s birthright go.nature.com/3N5Ffk8
    Why are the Canadian wildfires so bad this year? https://go.nature.com/3NoJR68
    Why are the Canadian wildfires so bad this year? go.nature.com/3NoJR68
    RT by @Nature: Starting in October, NIH will require foreign subawardees to send copies of their lab notebooks and data to the PI every 3 months. Researchers say this policy will have a chilling effect on international collaborations. Read more in @Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01930-0
    Starting in October, NIH will require foreign subawardees to send copies of their lab notebooks and data to the PI every 3 months. @Nature: nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    NIH to intensify scrutiny of foreign grant recipients in wake of COVID origins debate https://go.nature.com/3Nps7Yv
    NIH to intensify scrutiny of foreign grant recipients in wake of COVID origins debate go.nature.com/3Nps7Yv
    Regulators will decide whether a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is ready for the market. Here’s what’s at stake for children with the disease, their families and the gene-therapy field https://go.nature.com/3oZ5HDW
    Regulators will decide whether a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is ready for the market. Here’s what’s at stake for children with the disease, their families and the gene-therapy field go.nature.com/3oZ5HDW
    Cholera bacteria turn slime into an offensive weapon https://go.nature.com/3p21gYU
    Cholera bacteria turn slime into an offensive weapon go.nature.com/3p21gYU
    Ukraine dam collapse: what scientists are watching https://go.nature.com/43Y5fEV
    Ukraine dam collapse: what scientists are watching go.nature.com/43Y5fEV
    The high cost of ‘reformatting’ prompts a call for journals to change their requirements https://go.nature.com/460puDK
    The high cost of ‘reformatting’ prompts a call for journals to change their requirements go.nature.com/460puDK
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Absolutely floored that @QueerinAI paper was selected for Best Paper award at @FAccTConference !!! It is such a honor, congrats to all my coauthors #FAccT2023
    Absolutely floored that @QueerinAI paper was selected for Best Paper award at @FAccTConference !!! It is such a honor, congrats to all my coauthors #FAccT2023  ( 1 min )
    RT by @tetraduzione: 👀 Curious about how to answering causal queries of mixed-type data? 🎯 Don't miss our latest work! We provide an answer to such question and much much more! 🧵Check out the amazing thread by @javaloyML #NormalizingFlows #CausalInference
    👀 Curious about how to answering causal queries of mixed-type data? @javaloyML #NormalizingFlows #CausalInference nitter.net/javaloyML/status/1667154628998230020#m  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: The most goals scored and total goal involvements by players when aged under 21 years old across the top five European leagues in 2022-23. More stats: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/how-much-faith-does-your-club-show-in-young-players-2022-23/
    The most goals scored and total goal involvements by players when aged under 21 years old across the top five European leagues in 2022-23. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ho…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 🎯 It may seem somewhat vulture-like to look for bargains from relegated teams, but we’ve done it anyway. In our Relegated Transfer Targets series, we have analysed the players at each club who are moved likely to make a move this summer.
    𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 🎯 It may seem somewhat vulture-like to look for bargains from relegated teams, but we’ve done it anyway. In our Relegated Transfer Targets series, we have analysed the players at each club who are moved likely to make a move this summer.
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: No side have won a top flight league title this century across England, Spain, Italy, Germany or France having given more minutes to U21 players in a season than @FCBarcelona did in 2022-23 (8,555). More stats: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/how-much-faith-does-your-club-show-in-young-players-2022-23/
    No side have won a top flight league title this century across England, Spain, Italy, Germany or France having given more minutes to U21 players in a season than @FCBarcelona did in 2022-23 (8,555). theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ho…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Across the top five European leagues in 2022-23, @Ligue1_ENG handed the most minutes to players aged under 21 (68,212). @LaLigaEN's total of 37,873 was their highest in six seasons. More stats: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/how-much-faith-does-your-club-show-in-young-players-2022-23/
    Across the top five European leagues in 2022-23, @Ligue1_ENG handed the most minutes to players aged under 21 (68,212). @LaLigaEN's total of 37,873 was their highest in six seasons. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ho…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Does Experience Bring Success? 👀 We look at all facts and stats for the youngest teams and players in 2022-23 across the top five European leagues. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/how-much-faith-does-your-club-show-in-u21-players-2022-23/
    Does Experience Bring Success? 👀 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ho…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 2022-23 🌍 The 2022-23 league season is over for the most leagues across the world, so now is an ideal time to look at how they all rank in the Opta Power Rankings. We rank 12,934 men's teams across the world. What rank are your team?
    𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 2022-23 🌍 The 2022-23 league season is over for the most leagues across the world, so now is an ideal time to look at how they all rank in the Opta Power Rankings. We rank 12,934 men's teams across the world. What rank are your team?
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 🆕 Brand new Opta Quiz podcast 🎧 Test your Champions League knowledge against our 10 questions! Download, Listen & Subscribe now Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opta-quiz/id1691049656 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3ffm6r8y7EtjToyE01INQg Others - https://linktr.ee/OptaQuiz https://theanalyst.com/eu/podcast/opta-quiz-no-2-uefa-champions-league/
    🆕 Brand new Opta Quiz podcast 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… open.spotify.com/show/3ffm6r… linktr.ee/OptaQuiz theanalyst.com/eu/podcast/op…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: European Football in 2022-23 🇪🇺 With the top five European leagues finished for the 2022-23 season, we look back over the key stats trends from the campaign. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/top-five-league-stats-goals-cards-time-wasting/
    European Football in 2022-23 🇪🇺 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/to…
    Uruguay won the U20 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Italy in the final, last night. It wasn't a classic. Italy failed to attempt a single shot on target and only had four shots overall.
    Uruguay won the U20 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Italy in the final, last night. It wasn't a classic. Italy failed to attempt a single shot on target and only had four shots overall.
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    In which we see the artistic and economic sides of Keynes in one glance. https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/john-maynard-keynes-economics-uncertainty-woolf-lears
    In which we see the artistic and economic sides of Keynes in one glance. commonwealmagazine.org/john-…
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    Final call for today’s blog on which Premier League clubs have delivered most value for money.
    Final call for today’s blog on which Premier League clubs have delivered most value for money. nitter.net/SwissRamble/status/1668151323286487041#m
    R to @SwissRamble: There's a blog explaining how these figures are calculated if people are interested (written after the semi-finals). https://swissramble.substack.com/p/champions-league-revenue-202223-estimate
    There's a blog explaining how these figures are calculated if people are interested (written after the semi-finals). swissramble.substack.com/p/c…  ( 1 min )
    R to @SwissRamble: My model suggests that Inter earned almost exactly €100m for reaching the Champions League final. Other Italian representatives: Milan €85m, Napoli €77m and Juventus €56m #Inter #Milan #SSCNapoli #Juventus
    My model suggests that Inter earned almost exactly €100m for reaching the Champions League final. Other Italian representatives: Milan €85m, Napoli €77m and Juventus €56m #Inter #Milan #SSCNapoli #Juventus  ( 1 min )
    R to @SwissRamble: West Ham earned €23m for winning the Europa Conference League, while the Europa League representatives, Manchester United and Arsenal, received €31m and €26m respectively #WHUFC #MUFC #AFC
    West Ham earned €23m for winning the Europa Conference League, while the Europa League representatives, Manchester United and Arsenal, received €31m and €26m respectively #WHUFC #MUFC #AFC  ( 1 min )
    RT by @SwissRamble: Following Manchester City's victory in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final, I estimate that they have earned €131m in TV/prize money. The other English representatives also got good money: Chelsea €94m, Liverpool €82m and Tottenham €64m #MCFC #CFC #LFC #THFC
    Following Manchester City's victory in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final, I estimate that they have earned €131m in TV/prize money. The other English representatives also got good money: Chelsea €94m, Liverpool €82m and Tottenham €64m #MCFC #CFC #LFC #THFC  ( 1 min )
    Which Premier League club delivers most bang for the buck? Lunchtime reminder of today’s blog.
    Which Premier League club delivers most bang for the buck? nitter.net/SwissRamble/status/1668151323286487041#m
    RT by @SwissRamble: A look at how Premier League clubs performed relative to their budget last season. Good news for Brentford and Brighton, while Arsenal were best of the Big Six. Not so good for Chelsea, Leicester City and Everton #BrentfordFC #BHAFC #AFC #CFC #LCFC #EFC https://swissramble.substack.com/p/best-performing-clubs-relative-to
    A look at how Premier League clubs performed relative to their budget last season. #BrentfordFC #BHAFC #AFC #CFC #LCFC #EFC swissramble.substack.com/p/b…
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    #SCOTUS issues orders from last week's conference, but does not grant any new cases. Order list is here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/061223zor_d18f.pdf
    #SCOTUS issues orders from last week's conference, but does not grant any new cases. Order list is here: supremecourt.gov/orders/cour…
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    RT by @BayesianIn: "Causality in Practice" colloquium, by @CNRS, takes place this week at @PascalInstitut (Orsay 🇫🇷) 👉 https://quarter-on-causality.github.io/practice/ We are happy to have Benjamin Heymann there to talk about “Causal Inference with Information Algebras”. ⏰Today at 2:15 PM https://arxiv.org/pdf/2108.03099.pdf
    "Causality in Practice" colloquium, by @CNRS, takes place this week at @PascalInstitut (Orsay 🇫🇷) 👉 quarter-on-causality.github.… arxiv.org/pdf/2108.03099.pdf
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: You straight up could not do anything this funny on tv anymore
    You straight up could not do anything this funny on tv anymore

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    Nature research paper: Dendrite initiation and propagation in lithium metal solid-state batteries https://go.nature.com/3WVEpLe
    Nature research paper: Dendrite initiation and propagation in lithium metal solid-state batteries go.nature.com/3WVEpLe
    Nature research paper: Organic–inorganic covalent–ionic molecules for elastic ceramic plastic https://go.nature.com/3NguUTA
    Nature research paper: Organic–inorganic covalent–ionic molecules for elastic ceramic plastic go.nature.com/3NguUTA
    Nature research paper: Northwest African Neolithic initiated by migrants from Iberia and Levant https://go.nature.com/42oSeTC
    Nature research paper: Northwest African Neolithic initiated by migrants from Iberia and Levant go.nature.com/42oSeTC
    RT by @Nature: Fifty years ago, the Black–Scholes formula transformed financial markets and mathematical finance research https://go.nature.com/3NjZZpv
    Fifty years ago, the Black–Scholes formula transformed financial markets and mathematical finance research go.nature.com/3NjZZpv
    Nature research paper: Ultraviolet radiation shapes dendritic cell leukaemia transformation in the skin https://go.nature.com/3MZvTX6
    Nature research paper: Ultraviolet radiation shapes dendritic cell leukaemia transformation in the skin go.nature.com/3MZvTX6
    Nature research paper: Health system-scale language models are all-purpose prediction engines https://go.nature.com/3J1ZSMX
    Nature research paper: Health system-scale language models are all-purpose prediction engines go.nature.com/3J1ZSMX
    Nature research paper: Interchange reconnection as the source of the fast solar wind within coronal holes https://go.nature.com/43MXD7Z
    Nature research paper: Interchange reconnection as the source of the fast solar wind within coronal holes go.nature.com/43MXD7Z
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: This, uh, was not in the original post
    This, uh, was not in the original post nitter.net/kawaki0707/status/1668021791460061188#m
    RT by @pixelatedboat: I really want to buy this shirt! Does anybody know where I can buy it?
    I really want to buy this shirt! Does anybody know where I can buy it?
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    A hearty Filipino pork dish that pairs well with beer. https://www.seriouseats.com/sizzling-sisig-5196333?taid=648643fdab5b6700017329e1&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A hearty Filipino pork dish that pairs well with beer. seriouseats.com/sizzling-sis…
    Fried green plantain chips seasoned lightly with salt are a popular snack all over the Caribbean and Central and South America. The key to success is cutting uniform slices for even cooking. https://www.seriouseats.com/fried-plantain-chips?taid=648635e3ab5b6700017326f6&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Fried green plantain chips seasoned lightly with salt are a popular snack all over the Caribbean and Central and South America. The key to success is cutting uniform slices for even cooking. seriouseats.com/fried-planta…
    Flecked with black sesame seeds, these buttermilk biscuits have a beautiful nuttiness that pairs well with everything from fried chicken to Japanese onsen tamago. https://www.seriouseats.com/black-sesame-buttermilk-biscuit-recipe?taid=648627da137e40000183cf44&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Flecked with black sesame seeds, these buttermilk biscuits have a beautiful nuttiness that pairs well with everything from fried chicken to Japanese onsen tamago. seriouseats.com/black-sesame…
    Easy to throw together, this springtime vegetable tart is loaded with tender fresh green produce and flavorful cheese. https://www.seriouseats.com/savory-asparagus-mushroom-leek-and-cheese-galette?taid=64860bb7ab5b670001731f17&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Easy to throw together, this springtime vegetable tart is loaded with tender fresh green produce and flavorful cheese. seriouseats.com/savory-aspar…
    A start-to-finish guide to cooking the perfect Japanese breakfast. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-make-a-japanese-breakfast?taid=6485fda7cf93b30001ec16a8&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A start-to-finish guide to cooking the perfect Japanese breakfast. seriouseats.com/how-to-make-…
    Tomatoes, onion, and fragrant spices transform plain scrambled eggs into a wonderfully flavorful meal in a matter of minutes. https://www.seriouseats.com/anda-bhurji-spicy-indian-scrambled-eggs-recipe?taid=6485e19af016640001100b3d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Tomatoes, onion, and fragrant spices transform plain scrambled eggs into a wonderfully flavorful meal in a matter of minutes. seriouseats.com/anda-bhurji-…
    From mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn wings to Korean-style fire chicken and anchovy banchan, these spicy snacks pack a fiery punch. https://www.seriouseats.com/spicy-snacks-7097027?taid=6485d386db7769000117e423&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    From mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn wings to Korean-style fire chicken and anchovy banchan, these spicy snacks pack a fiery punch. seriouseats.com/spicy-snacks…
    Pay attention to technique to perfect this classic recipe, and you'll have a quick and satisfying meal on your hands. https://www.seriouseats.com/tortilla-espanola-spanish-potato-omelette-recipe?taid=6485b761d4faf00001b59bde&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Pay attention to technique to perfect this classic recipe, and you'll have a quick and satisfying meal on your hands. seriouseats.com/tortilla-esp…
    Old Fashioneds, negronis, martinis, and more: the old standbys that every self-respecting cocktail aficionado should be able to make. https://www.seriouseats.com/cocktails-everyone-should-know?taid=64851cadd4faf00001b586b3&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Old Fashioneds, negronis, martinis, and more: the old standbys that every self-respecting cocktail aficionado should be able to make. seriouseats.com/cocktails-ev…
    Quick-cooking flank steak and bitter dandelion greens combine with sweet peach wedges for a full one-pan dinner that's ready in just 15 minutes. https://www.seriouseats.com/flank-steak-with-bitter-greens-and-peaches-is-a-one-pan-wonder?taid=64850e9bf0166400010feda2&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Quick-cooking flank steak and bitter dandelion greens combine with sweet peach wedges for a full one-pan dinner that's ready in just 15 minutes. seriouseats.com/flank-steak-…
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    RT by @ground_guru: In 1988, a young Claudio Ranieri arrived at Cagliari in Serie C and took them to TWO successive promotions to Serie A. In December, a 71 year old Ranieri came in with the task to bring Cagliari back to Serie A - mission accomplished ✅🇮🇹 🎥 @CronacheTweet
    In 1988, a young Claudio Ranieri arrived at Cagliari in Serie C and took them to TWO successive promotions to Serie A. @CronacheTweet
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    in general it would be good for primaries to be majoritarian (given they remain single-winner, which we constantly chose to settle for and don’t have to use!), even if in this case the NC GOP would be doing it for the wrong reasons
    in general it would be good for primaries to be majoritarian (given they remain single-winner, which we constantly chose to settle for and don’t have to use!), even if in this case the NC GOP would be doing it for the wrong reasons nitter.net/geoffreyvs/status/1667685386762727427#m
    reminder that the sample sizes for these subgroups are often in the double or single digits
    reminder that the sample sizes for these subgroups are often in the double or single digits nitter.net/BradWilcoxIFS/status/1667932309197029376#m
    my best guess at the rank of potential outcomes of 2024 GOP primary by probability: - trump wins - trump loses, but not because he is sentenced in federal documents case - trump is sentenced in federal documents case and loses because of it - trump wins from prison
    my best guess at the rank of potential outcomes of 2024 GOP primary by probability: nitter.net/AaronBlake/status/1667893341101387776#m
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    Particles from air pollution could worsen the spread and severity of #H1N1 viruses, suggests a new study in mice from @ScienceAdvances. https://scim.ag/2XC
    Particles from air pollution could worsen the spread and severity of #H1N1 viruses, suggests a new study in mice from @ScienceAdvances. scim.ag/2XC
    There’s more to #RNA viruses than diseases. In a study last year, researchers identified thousands of RNA viruses in the ocean. The sequences filled previously missing gaps, confirming hypotheses regarding the evolution of RNA viruses. https://scim.ag/2Xw #ScienceMagArchives
    There’s more to #RNA viruses than diseases. scim.ag/2Xw #ScienceMagArchives
    Soil microbiota transplanted from more stressful environmental conditions, such as drought or excessive heat or cold, can enhance tree tolerance to changing climates, researchers report in Science. 📄: https://scim.ag/2Xq #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/2Xp
    Soil microbiota transplanted from more stressful environmental conditions, such as drought or excessive heat or cold, can enhance tree tolerance to changing climates, researchers report in Science. scim.ag/2Xq #SciencePerspective: scim.ag/2Xp
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    After decades of monitoring, researchers reported in 2020 that they had detected a subtle shift in the orbit of the closest known star to the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way—matching Einstein’s theory precisely. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2XA
    After decades of monitoring, researchers reported in 2020 that they had detected a subtle shift in the orbit of the closest known star to the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way—matching Einstein’s theory precisely. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2XA
    The scalloped hammerhead may be the only fish to employ this strategy during deep dives, keeping chilly water out of its body. https://scim.ag/2Xu
    The scalloped hammerhead may be the only fish to employ this strategy during deep dives, keeping chilly water out of its body. scim.ag/2Xu
    If this study rings true, elephants would become the only known animal besides humans and bonobos to have domesticated themselves. https://scim.ag/2Xm
    If this study rings true, elephants would become the only known animal besides humans and bonobos to have domesticated themselves. scim.ag/2Xm
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    Watching Socceraid purely for the Francesco Totti - Usain Bolt combo. Totti receiving the ball between the lines and slipping in Bolt for the opener (having sprinted in behind so fast that the right-back has done his Achilles trying to keep up) is exactly what I wanted, thanks.
    Watching Socceraid purely for the Francesco Totti - Usain Bolt combo. Totti receiving the ball between the lines and slipping in Bolt for the opener (having sprinted in behind so fast that the right-back has done his Achilles trying to keep up) is exactly what I wanted, thanks.
    RT by @Zonal_Marking: Analysis of the Champions League final. Stones as a RB->No8 rather than a CB->No6. How it worked, how it didn't, and how it played a part in the winning goal. https://theathletic.com/4600447/2023/06/11/john-stones-man-city-final
    Analysis of the Champions League final. Stones as a RB->No8 rather than a CB->No6. How it worked, how it didn't, and how it played a part in the winning goal. theathletic.com/4600447/2023…
    The last tactics pod of the season - analysis of last night’s game. Thanks very much to those who have listened throughout 2022/23! https://podfollow.com/athletic-tactics-pod/episode/99b817e80595ba0bb6106fb6541a57c800623542/view
    The last tactics pod of the season - analysis of last night’s game. Thanks very much to those who have listened throughout 2022/23! podfollow.com/athletic-tacti…
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    I miss playing squash. Let me know if you’re in NYC and want to play.
    I miss playing squash. Let me know if you’re in NYC and want to play.
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    i want to game and game and game until my dick turns Purple
    i want to game and game and game until my dick turns Purple
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    Characteristics of defined benefit retirement plans in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/characteristics-of-defined-benefit-retirement-plans-in-2022.htm #BLSdata
    Characteristics of defined benefit retirement plans in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/charac… #BLSdata
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    R to @beenwrekt: Maybe a dark example here: which is better evidence of the theory of relativity? The Michelson–Morley experiment or the nuclear bomb?
    Maybe a dark example here: which is better evidence of the theory of relativity? The Michelson–Morley experiment or the nuclear bomb?
    R to @beenwrekt: In order to find out "what's true," you have to find out "what works."
    In order to find out "what's true," you have to find out "what works."
    R to @beenwrekt: My take (which is probably wrong but I want to know why) is most of the retrospectively big successes in science were coupled to big successes in engineering.
    My take (which is probably wrong but I want to know why) is most of the retrospectively big successes in science were coupled to big successes in engineering.  ( 2 min )
    R to @beenwrekt: There has never been a time in science when most published findings were true. And yet, many disciplines managed to have a profound impact nonetheless, why?
    There has never been a time in science when most published findings were true. And yet, many disciplines managed to have a profound impact nonetheless, why?
    This is a great thread. But there is an alternative conclusion: Reproducibility crises themselves are overblown and missing the point.
    This is a great thread. But there is an alternative conclusion: Reproducibility crises themselves are overblown and missing the point. nitter.net/dandekadt/status/1667831071541526528#m
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    I just don’t know if we get our freaking hypocrisy
    I just don’t know if we get our freaking hypocrisy  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Just realized: only 2 more days until I get to visit @EmtiyazKhan @RIKEN_AIP_EN in Tokyo for https://bayesduality.github.io/workshop/ Looking really forward to staying in Japan until June 28th & many amazing discussion. Lots of plans already, but if you want to meet, I’m sure we can arrange!
    Just realized: only 2 more days until I get to visit @EmtiyazKhan @RIKEN_AIP_EN in Tokyo for bayesduality.github.io/works… Looking really forward to staying in Japan until June 28th & many amazing discussion. Lots of plans already, but if you want to meet, I’m sure we can arrange!
    RT by @tetraduzione: “Hinton fears we will be manipulated by the machine; I would claim we are already manipulated by a machine. It consists of the corporate interests of a handful of companies that make vast profits on the back of our personal information” 🔥🔥
    “Hinton fears we will be manipulated by the machine; I would claim we are already manipulated by a machine. It consists of the corporate interests of a handful of companies that make vast profits on the back of our personal information” nitter.net/lawrennd/status/1667787547290791937#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: Our lives may be enhanced by AI, but Big Tech just sees dollar signs https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/our-lives-may-be-enhanced-by-ai-but-big-tech-just-sees-dollar-signs-2g5xcsk35
    Our lives may be enhanced by AI, but Big Tech just sees dollar signs thetimes.co.uk/article/our-l…

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    Nature research paper: Epigenetic dysregulation from chromosomal transit in micronuclei https://go.nature.com/3qzRNbW
    Nature research paper: Epigenetic dysregulation from chromosomal transit in micronuclei go.nature.com/3qzRNbW
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Researchers discover that ChatGPT prefers repeating 25 jokes over and over | Ars Technica 🙏 for featuring our work. Was a lot of fun 🤣All the credits to @sciphie. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/06/researchers-discover-that-chatgpt-prefers-repeating-25-jokes-over-and-over/
    Researchers discover that ChatGPT prefers repeating 25 jokes over and over | Ars Technica 🙏 for featuring our work. Was a lot of fun 🤣All the credits to @sciphie. arstechnica.com/information-…
    Q: How to use #normalizing #flows for #causal #inference? and why should they work? A: 👉https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.05415v1
    Q: How to use #normalizing #flows for #causal #inference? and why should they work? arxiv.org/abs/2306.05415v1 nitter.net/javaloyML/status/1667154628998230020#m
    don't label me! (if you are in #Edinburgh and wanna chat about #ML #AI and all the rest, you can find me at @InfAtEd @EdinburghUni, third floor)
    don't label me! #Edinburgh and wanna chat about #ML #AI and all the rest, you can find me at @InfAtEd @EdinburghUni, third floor)
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    We moved five House ratings on Thursday following the Supreme Court's ruling in Allen v. Milligan, which reaffirms a lower court ruling that Alabama is obligated to draw a new congressional map. See them all here: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/surprise-scotus-alabama-ruling-huge-win-democrats-civil-rights-groups
    We moved five House ratings on Thursday following the Supreme Court's ruling in Allen v. Milligan, which reaffirms a lower court ruling that Alabama is obligated to draw a new congressional map. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
    "Trying to link a Republican who doesn't look, act, sound or vote like Trump with MAGA will be" a challenge for Democrats in 2024. @amyewalter on the biggest winners of the debt ceiling showdown: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/biggest-winners-debt-ceiling-deal-vulnerable-house-republicans
    "Trying to link a Republican who doesn't look, act, sound or vote like Trump with MAGA will be" a challenge for Democrats in 2024. @amyewalter on the biggest winners of the debt ceiling showdown: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
    Several candidates have entered the 2024 Republican primary field in recent weeks. @CharlieCookDC does a little delegate math and explains why that's good news for Donald Trump. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/more-republicans-enter-race-trump-solidifies-his-lead
    Several candidates have entered the 2024 Republican primary field in recent weeks. @CharlieCookDC does a little delegate math and explains why that's good news for Donald Trump. cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
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    Funny game. Rodri and Ederson looked the least composed players on the pitch in the first half yet end up providing the big moments.
    Funny game. Rodri and Ederson looked the least composed players on the pitch in the first half yet end up providing the big moments.
    R to @Zonal_Marking: Just want to reiterate the “so far” there
    Just want to reiterate the “so far” there  ( 1 min )
    Dzeko’s had a really good campaign but didn’t really understand the point of using him here.
    Dzeko’s had a really good campaign but didn’t really understand the point of using him here.
    Rodri’s performance so far is a good advert for Guardiola’s team selection two years ago
    Rodri’s performance so far is a good advert for Guardiola’s team selection two years ago
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: This thread is one of the funniest examples I’ve seen of the t-shirt bot problem on here
    This thread is one of the funniest examples I’ve seen of the t-shirt bot problem on here nitter.net/dyingscribe/status/1667328802488307713#m
    RT by @pixelatedboat: The indisputable best cut in any Spielberg movie ever
    The indisputable best cut in any Spielberg movie ever
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    This cycle, the Milligan decision and possibility of new outcome in NY redistricting legal fight could make the House a Toss Up.
    This cycle, the Milligan decision and possibility of new outcome in NY redistricting legal fight could make the House a Toss Up. nitter.net/Redistrict/status/1562295564557066240#m
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    The ability to measure things plays a central role in how humans understand and interact with the surrounding world. A new Science study investigates the development and use of body-based measurements across more than 180 cultures. https://scim.ag/2Xk
    The ability to measure things plays a central role in how humans understand and interact with the surrounding world. scim.ag/2Xk
    A new #SciencePerspectives looks at the current approaches and challenges facing regenerative medicine. https://scim.ag/2Xh
    A new #SciencePerspectives looks at the current approaches and challenges facing regenerative medicine. scim.ag/2Xh
    In a Science study last year, researchers with the #HumanCellAtlas consortium presented the #TabulaSapiens dataset, a particularly broad cell atlas that provides a molecular definition of more than 400 cell types across 24 organs. https://scim.ag/2X7 #ScienceMagArchives
    In a Science study last year, researchers with the #HumanCellAtlas consortium presented the #TabulaSapiens dataset, a particularly broad cell atlas that provides a molecular definition of more than 400 cell types across 24 organs. scim.ag/2X7 #ScienceMagArchives
    Join #ScienceWebinars for their next #webinar broadcast live on 14 June at 12 p.m. ET ⬇️ Go with the flow: Advancing cell and #GeneTherapy with #FlowCytometry Register today ➡️ https://scim.ag/2X3
    Join #ScienceWebinars for their next #webinar broadcast live on 14 June at 12 p.m. ET ⬇️ #GeneTherapy with #FlowCytometry scim.ag/2X3
    Using a lentivirus to facilitate expression of an immune receptor antagonist into transplantable hematopoietic stem cells, researchers demonstrate a process that can ameliorate several IL-1-based autoimmune disorders in mice. https://scim.ag/2X1 @ScienceTM
    Using a lentivirus to facilitate expression of an immune receptor antagonist into transplantable hematopoietic stem cells, researchers demonstrate a process that can ameliorate several IL-1-based autoimmune disorders in mice. scim.ag/2X1 @ScienceTM
    New in Science: MRI data from more than 40,000 UK Biobank participants reveals the intertwined nature of heart and brain health in humans. The results could help identify new potential therapeutic targets. https://scim.ag/2WZ
    New in Science: MRI data from more than 40,000 UK Biobank participants reveals the intertwined nature of heart and brain health in humans. scim.ag/2WZ
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    The way I hollered at this!! Best first laugh of the day!! So funny!
    The way I hollered at this!! Best first laugh of the day!! So funny!
    Guess who coming to your city Toronto?! ME!! Just For Laughs Festival Saturday, September 23 Meridian Hall Toronto, ON 7pm @justforlaughs
    Guess who coming to your city Toronto?! ME!! Just For Laughs Festival @justforlaughs
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    RT by @ZoubinGhahrama1: Pale Blue Dot is a photo of Earth that was taken by the Voyager 1 space probe in 1990 from a distance of about 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles) as it was leaving our solar system. This is what Carl Sagan said about the photo: "Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it, everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor, and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every 'superstar,' every 'supreme leader,' every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there — on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam. The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand. It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.”
    Pale Blue Dot is a photo of Earth that was taken by the Voyager 1 space probe in 1990 from a distance of about 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles) as it was leaving our solar system. This is what Carl Sagan said about the photo: "Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it, everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor, and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every 'superstar,' every 'supreme leader,' every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there — on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam. The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand. It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.”
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    RT by @BayesianIn: the actual problem is that we're drowning in a sea of dispensable scientific papers that add zero, zilch, nada to human scientific knowledge, and this not just a waste, but it makes it more difficult to identify useful contributions. 2/
    the actual problem is that we're drowning in a sea of dispensable scientific papers that add zero, zilch, nada to human scientific knowledge, and this not just a waste, but it makes it more difficult to identify useful contributions. 2/
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    Shot/chaser?
    Shot/chaser?
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    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! https://www.bls.gov/opub/update.htm
    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! bls.gov/opub/update.htm
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    R to @SwissRamble: City's revenue higher than Inter in every stream, especially commercial and broadcasting. #MCFC were profitable last season, while #Inter reported a significant loss. Inter have much more debt (and interest payments).
    City's revenue higher than Inter in every stream, especially commercial and broadcasting. #MCFC were profitable last season, while #Inter reported a significant loss. Inter have much more debt (and interest payments).
    Quick financial comparison of today's UEFA Champions League finalists. Manchester City much stronger than Inter financially: #MCFC £619m revenue is over twice as much as #Inter £261m, as is squad cost £1.1 bln vs £505m. City's £354m wages nearly 70% more than Inter's £210m.
    Quick financial comparison of today's UEFA Champions League finalists. Manchester City much stronger than Inter financially: #MCFC £619m revenue is over twice as much as #Inter £261m, as is squad cost £1.1 bln vs £505m. City's £354m wages nearly 70% more than Inter's £210m.
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    can anyone confirm that the torrance ca walmart greeter had an Erection at about 2:13 pm
    can anyone confirm that the torrance ca walmart greeter had an Erection at about 2:13 pm  ( 1 min )
    "poop Vs pee the final battle" this sneak peek goes Wolf Mode. i think a lot of people have been waitng for the final battle of poop and pee
    "poop Vs pee the final battle" this sneak peek goes Wolf Mode. i think a lot of people have been waitng for the final battle of poop and pee
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    god i hope the model was specified correctly
    god i hope the model was specified correctly

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    A new analysis finds that dry air and record-breaking temperatures linked to climate change have led to more frequent severe fires in California https://trib.al/H5kvBK3
    A new analysis finds that dry air and record-breaking temperatures linked to climate change have led to more frequent severe fires in California trib.al/H5kvBK3
    June is the start of hurricane season. Hurricane forecasters are debuting a new model they hope will better predict when some storms will suddenly and explosively intensify https://trib.al/1ZSRdhK
    June is the start of hurricane season. Hurricane forecasters are debuting a new model they hope will better predict when some storms will suddenly and explosively intensify trib.al/1ZSRdhK
    For lung cancer patients who have a specific genetic mutation, taking a pill called osimertinib after surgery greatly reduced the risk of lung cancer recurrence https://trib.al/C1tGh9s
    For lung cancer patients who have a specific genetic mutation, taking a pill called osimertinib after surgery greatly reduced the risk of lung cancer recurrence trib.al/C1tGh9s
    "Through dwelling with the smoke and the terror it generates, we can think more carefully about the ways we experience climate change, how we are entangled with it, and crucially, why and how we need to respond to it." | Opinion https://trib.al/ZFoVgfd
    "Through dwelling with the smoke and the terror it generates, we can think more carefully about the ways we experience climate change, how we are entangled with it, and crucially, why and how we need to respond to it." | Opinion trib.al/ZFoVgfd
    Most of the eastern U.S. has been swathed in smoke billowing off more than 400 wildfires across Canada https://trib.al/0zNjCf1
    Most of the eastern U.S. has been swathed in smoke billowing off more than 400 wildfires across Canada trib.al/0zNjCf1
    RT by @sciam: Our Season 5 bonus episode asks a seemingly simple question: what's in a street name? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-women-of-science/id1590670779 A #Hamburg street called Nyswanderweg pays homage to #psychiatrist Marie Nyswander. Why is it still so rare for street names to honor history-making women? @sciam @prx
    Our Season 5 bonus episode asks a seemingly simple question: what's in a street name? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #Hamburg street called Nyswanderweg pays homage to #psychiatrist Marie Nyswander. Why is it still so rare for street names to honor history-making women? @sciam @prx
    Arousal without orgasm isn't dangerous, so why are people pressured to engage in unwanted sexual activity to avoid it? https://trib.al/ndddopv
    Arousal without orgasm isn't dangerous, so why are people pressured to engage in unwanted sexual activity to avoid it? trib.al/ndddopv
    The most important and awe-inspiring science direct to your inbox Sign up for our new-and-improved (and free!) Today in Science newsletter: http://sciam.com/today
    The most important and awe-inspiring science direct to your inbox sciam.com/today
    The Montreal Protocol was intended to save Earth's ozone layer, but it also helped slow global warming and delayed the melting of Arctic sea ice https://trib.al/3xJgHfg
    The Montreal Protocol was intended to save Earth's ozone layer, but it also helped slow global warming and delayed the melting of Arctic sea ice trib.al/3xJgHfg
    Perfectly wrapping spherical objects together seems trivial, but it's a task that has stumped mathematicians for centuries https://trib.al/cLW6ooP
    Perfectly wrapping spherical objects together seems trivial, but it's a task that has stumped mathematicians for centuries trib.al/cLW6ooP
    Supporting the health and safety of community violence street workers is urgent and imperative | Opinion https://trib.al/41tSTZa
    Supporting the health and safety of community violence street workers is urgent and imperative | Opinion trib.al/41tSTZa
    More and better data are required to solve the mystery of strange apparitions in the air, the sea and space, according to NASA's Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study team https://trib.al/NCTBkpY
    More and better data are required to solve the mystery of strange apparitions in the air, the sea and space, according to NASA's Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study team trib.al/NCTBkpY
    RT by @sciam: What I've been up to for the last 6 months: Designing, testing, workshopping a new FREE daily newsletter from @sciam written by moi 💅 about the most important and awe-inspiring stories in science. Sign up here: ▶️▶️https://tinyurl.com/yckd72mm◀️◀️ https://tinyurl.com/3vnazmwy
    What I've been up to for the last 6 months: Designing, testing, workshopping a new FREE daily newsletter from @sciam written by moi 💅 about the most important and awe-inspiring stories in science. Sign up here: ▶️▶️tinyurl.com/yckd72mm◀️◀️ tinyurl.com/3vnazmwy
    RT by @sciam: When octopuses get chilly, they adjust the structure of proteins their neurons produce, something mammals can't do. Amazing creatures https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/octopuses-redesign-their-own-brains-when-they-get-chilly/ by @RachelNuwer on @sciam
    When octopuses get chilly, they adjust the structure of proteins their neurons produce, something mammals can't do. Amazing creatures scientificamerican.com/artic… by @RachelNuwer on @sciam
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    Batter up!!! Let’s go @Yankees
    Batter up!!! Let’s go @Yankees
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    We tested nine soft coolers, evaluating their durability, cold retention, and capacity, as well as how easy they were to carry. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-soft-coolers-7507861?taid=6483af0d137e4000013233d8&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tested nine soft coolers, evaluating their durability, cold retention, and capacity, as well as how easy they were to carry. seriouseats.com/best-soft-co…
    Pico de gallo is a classic Mexican condiment made with tomatoes, onions, and chiles, perfect for topping tacos, tostadas, and totopos. https://www.seriouseats.com/classic-pico-de-gallo-salsa-fresca-recipe?taid=6483a102db77690001a90768&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Pico de gallo is a classic Mexican condiment made with tomatoes, onions, and chiles, perfect for topping tacos, tostadas, and totopos. seriouseats.com/classic-pico…
    We compiled a list of our favorite espresso blends from well-known roasters like Intelligentsia and Counter Culture, along with smaller companies. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-espresso-beans-7506734?taid=64839300137e400001322ad5&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We compiled a list of our favorite espresso blends from well-known roasters like Intelligentsia and Counter Culture, along with smaller companies. seriouseats.com/best-espress…
    Don't worry about the dishes! These meals come together easily and efficiently. https://www.seriouseats.com/one-pot-dinner-recipes-7508915?taid=64837701137e400001aff8f8&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Don't worry about the dishes! These meals come together easily and efficiently. seriouseats.com/one-pot-dinn…
    From pies to popsicles, these are our favorite ways to turn sweet summer strawberries into an even sweeter treat. https://www.seriouseats.com/sweet-recipes-to-make-the-most-of-summer-strawberries?taid=648368edf0166400010923cc&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    From pies to popsicles, these are our favorite ways to turn sweet summer strawberries into an even sweeter treat. seriouseats.com/sweet-recipe…
    Pleasantly springy and fragrant with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine, Chinese meatloaf is delicious served on its own or atop Cantonese claypot rice. https://www.seriouseats.com/cantonese-clay-pot-rice-with-chinese-meatloaf-recipe-7509578?taid=64835ac7f016640001091b60&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Pleasantly springy and fragrant with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine, Chinese meatloaf is delicious served on its own or atop Cantonese claypot rice. seriouseats.com/cantonese-cl…
    When done properly, velveting can render a relatively lean cut of meat moist and tender—even after extended steaming. https://www.seriouseats.com/cantonese-clay-pot-rice-with-velveted-chicken-recipe-7509614?taid=64833e8e137e400001afe082&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    When done properly, velveting can render a relatively lean cut of meat moist and tender—even after extended steaming. seriouseats.com/cantonese-cl…
    This comforting meal of rice steamed and crisped within a Cantonese clay pot is a favorite in Hong Kong, where it’s served with an assortment of savory toppings and a seasoned soy sauce. https://www.seriouseats.com/cantonese-clay-pot-rice-with-chinese-sausage-recipe-7509523?taid=6483309cf016640001090a89&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This comforting meal of rice steamed and crisped within a Cantonese clay pot is a favorite in Hong Kong, where it’s served with an assortment of savory toppings and a seasoned soy sauce. seriouseats.com/cantonese-cl…
    This ice cream boasts big buttermilk flavor, but it has a texture that's light and fresh. https://www.seriouseats.com/buttermilk-ice-cream?taid=648279b0db77690001a8a2b3&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This ice cream boasts big buttermilk flavor, but it has a texture that's light and fresh. seriouseats.com/buttermilk-i…
    Much simpler than a classic soufflé, this soufflé omelette is cooked in a skillet on the stovetop and requires little more than eggs, cheese, and a couple of extra minutes to beat the whites. https://www.seriouseats.com/omelette-souffle-with-cheese?taid=648279afd4faf000013a362b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Much simpler than a classic soufflé, this soufflé omelette is cooked in a skillet on the stovetop and requires little more than eggs, cheese, and a couple of extra minutes to beat the whites. seriouseats.com/omelette-sou…
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    Research briefing: Elastic ceramic plastic made using molecules with organic and inorganic parts https://go.nature.com/42pBaN7
    Research briefing: Elastic ceramic plastic made using molecules with organic and inorganic parts go.nature.com/42pBaN7
    Regulators will decide whether the #SRPT gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is ready for the market. Here’s what’s at stake for children with the disease, their families and the gene-therapy field. https://go.nature.com/3WZAAEN
    Regulators will decide whether the #SRPT gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is ready for the market. Here’s what’s at stake for children with the disease, their families and the gene-therapy field. go.nature.com/3WZAAEN
    Taurine offers striking health benefits in mice, monkeys and worms. But more work is needed to investigate its link with ageing. https://go.nature.com/3J1yoXC
    Taurine offers striking health benefits in mice, monkeys and worms. But more work is needed to investigate its link with ageing. go.nature.com/3J1yoXC
    RT by @Nature: To reach the base of the tallest tree in the Amazon, these scientists battled snakes, spider bites, raging rapids and torrential rains. It was like a 19th-century expedition, except guided by LIDAR https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-023-01828-x/index.html
    To reach the base of the tallest tree in the Amazon, these scientists battled snakes, spider bites, raging rapids and torrential rains. It was like a 19th-century expedition, except guided by LIDAR nature.com/immersive/d41586-…
    The cholera-causing bacterium Vibrio cholerae uses goopy ‘biofilms’ to kill immune cells https://go.nature.com/3N2cvJ2
    The cholera-causing bacterium Vibrio cholerae uses goopy ‘biofilms’ to kill immune cells go.nature.com/3N2cvJ2
    R to @Nature: For more stories on tobacco smoking, including the use of brain stimulation to help people quit, and how tobacco companies are stalling anti-smoking policy in Africa, check out the rest of the Nature Outlook supplement on smoking. https://www.nature.com/collections/dhfebbibdj
    For more stories on tobacco smoking, including the use of brain stimulation to help people quit, and how tobacco companies are stalling anti-smoking policy in Africa, check out the rest of the Nature Outlook supplement on smoking. nature.com/collections/dhfeb…
    R to @Nature: Also worth noting in that map: France and Portugal are the only high-income countries in which smoking rates among women are high and yet to substantially fall.
    Also worth noting in that map: France and Portugal are the only high-income countries in which smoking rates among women are high and yet to substantially fall.
    R to @Nature: In some low- and middle-income countries, tobacco smoking might not yet have taken hold at all (phase 0). This is especially true among women.
    In some low- and middle-income countries, tobacco smoking might not yet have taken hold at all (phase 0). This is especially true among women.
    R to @Nature: Global data can tell you only so much though. Countries are at very different stages in their fight against tobacco smoking. In many high-income countries, smoking rates are now on the way down from previous highs (phase 2 or 3 in the map). Low- and middle-income countries are more likely to be in phase 1: smoking rates are yet to decline.
    Global data can tell you only so much though. Countries are at very different stages in their fight against tobacco smoking. In many high-income countries, smoking rates are now on the way down from previous highs (phase 2 or 3 in the map). Low- and middle-income countries are more likely to be in phase 1: smoking rates are yet to decline.
    R to @Nature: The bad news is that population growth means that, at the global level, the overall number of people who smoke tobacco is going up.
    The bad news is that population growth means that, at the global level, the overall number of people who smoke tobacco is going up.
    R to @Nature: So, are fewer people smoking now than a few decades ago? Well, there's good news and bad news. The good news is yes, global smoking rates are falling.
    So, are fewer people smoking now than a few decades ago? Well, there's good news and bad news. The good news is yes, global smoking rates are falling.
    R to @Nature: How much of an effect quitting has depends on your age, but don't think it’s too late. A study of UK women suggests you can avoid more than 90% of the excess risk of death by giving up smoking before the age of 40. Not dying isn’t the only benefit of quitting either, but it is quite a good one.
    How much of an effect quitting has depends on your age, but don't think it’s too late. A study of UK women suggests you can avoid more than 90% of the excess risk of death by giving up smoking before the age of 40. Not dying isn’t the only benefit of quitting either, but it is quite a good one.
    R to @Nature: Who is dying as a result of smoking? The vast majority of the time, it's people who never stop smoking – quitting reduces your excess risk of death enormously.
    Who is dying as a result of smoking? The vast majority of the time, it's people who never stop smoking – quitting reduces your excess risk of death enormously.
    R to @Nature: More than 1 in 10 deaths worldwide can be attributed to tobacco smoking. Focus in on just deaths from non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, and it's 1 in 6. It's preventable.
    More than 1 in 10 deaths worldwide can be attributed to tobacco smoking. Focus in on just deaths from non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, and it's 1 in 6. It's preventable.
    By now most people have got the message that smoking kills. But what difference does quitting make? And where in the world are there now more former smokers than current smokers? 🧵 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01837-w
    By now most people have got the message that smoking kills. But what difference does quitting make? And where in the world are there now more former smokers than current smokers? 🧵 nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    AI learns to write sorting software on its own https://go.nature.com/42sf8cQ
    AI learns to write sorting software on its own go.nature.com/42sf8cQ
    Your chance to win adorable plush toys from GIANTmicrobes! Simply sign up for Nature Briefing to get an essential round-up of science news, opinion and analysis, free in your inbox every weekday and automatically be entered to the prize draw! https://bit.ly/3q82FNN
    Your chance to win adorable plush toys from GIANTmicrobes! Simply sign up for Nature Briefing to get an essential round-up of science news, opinion and analysis, free in your inbox every weekday and automatically be entered to the prize draw! bit.ly/3q82FNN
    “I cannot imagine why anyone would care what an article looks like the first time a journal sees it,” says @WhySharksMatter. “I don’t think it’s a productive use of my time.” https://go.nature.com/3WWrCIi
    “I cannot imagine why anyone would care what an article looks like the first time a journal sees it,” says @WhySharksMatter. “I don’t think it’s a productive use of my time.” go.nature.com/3WWrCIi
    Analysis of nearly 300,000 people finds an association between the shingles jab and a 20% lower rate of dementia — but questions linger. https://go.nature.com/43SkUWl
    Analysis of nearly 300,000 people finds an association between the shingles jab and a 20% lower rate of dementia — but questions linger. go.nature.com/43SkUWl
    Nature research paper: Lost world of complex life and the late rise of the eukaryotic crown https://go.nature.com/43Q7Lgc
    Nature research paper: Lost world of complex life and the late rise of the eukaryotic crown go.nature.com/43Q7Lgc
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    As emergency managers in southern Ukraine evacuate people there from disastrous flooding caused by the mysterious breach of a major dam, conservation scientists are pondering the effects on the region’s plants and animals. https://scim.ag/2WX
    As emergency managers in southern Ukraine evacuate people there from disastrous flooding caused by the mysterious breach of a major dam, conservation scientists are pondering the effects on the region’s plants and animals. scim.ag/2WX
    The first 45 words uttered by a police officer during the traffic stop of a Black driver can predict whether the interaction will escalate. https://scim.ag/2WU
    The first 45 words uttered by a police officer during the traffic stop of a Black driver can predict whether the interaction will escalate. scim.ag/2WU
    Octopuses may have vivid, narrative dreams—some of which are terrifying. https://scim.ag/2WQ
    Octopuses may have vivid, narrative dreams—some of which are terrifying. scim.ag/2WQ
    A new U.S. study will test whether pairing molecularly targeted drugs will work better than single drugs to wipe out cancer. https://scim.ag/2WP
    A new U.S. study will test whether pairing molecularly targeted drugs will work better than single drugs to wipe out cancer. scim.ag/2WP
    Lava flows can abruptly shift from smooth, ropy pahoehoe to rubbly, jagged aa—changes that might be sparked by the molten rock’s internal churn. https://scim.ag/2WH
    Lava flows can abruptly shift from smooth, ropy pahoehoe to rubbly, jagged aa—changes that might be sparked by the molten rock’s internal churn. scim.ag/2WH
    Charles Darwin assumed the driver of the giraffe’s long neck was food, but a fossil of an ancient giraffe relative suggests there might be more to the story. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2WC
    Charles Darwin assumed the driver of the giraffe’s long neck was food, but a fossil of an ancient giraffe relative suggests there might be more to the story. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2WC
    Researchers around the globe are now trying to revive antibody treatments to treat #COVID19 by redesigning them to take aim at targets that are less prone to mutation. https://scim.ag/2WB
    Researchers around the globe are now trying to revive antibody treatments to treat #COVID19 by redesigning them to take aim at targets that are less prone to mutation. scim.ag/2WB
    RT by @NewsfromScience: Unlike some other spiders that camouflage themselves with drab colors and sticklike appendages, this jumping spider disguises itself by crawling like an ant. Learn more: https://scim.ag/2Wy @NewsfromScience
    Unlike some other spiders that camouflage themselves with drab colors and sticklike appendages, this jumping spider disguises itself by crawling like an ant. scim.ag/2Wy @NewsfromScience
    Zebrafish live for less than a year, but new research finds that extending the length of the chromosomes in their guts kept them healthy into old age. https://scim.ag/2Wu
    Zebrafish live for less than a year, but new research finds that extending the length of the chromosomes in their guts kept them healthy into old age. scim.ag/2Wu
    The controversial research should be destigmatized, the NASA-appointed panel said. https://scim.ag/2Wt
    The controversial research should be destigmatized, the NASA-appointed panel said. scim.ag/2Wt
    Unlike other primates, young mountain gorillas who lose a parent or have disrupted families live just as long as their peers. https://scim.ag/2Wr
    Unlike other primates, young mountain gorillas who lose a parent or have disrupted families live just as long as their peers. scim.ag/2Wr
    Researchers have taken a small but necessary step toward realizing a long-standing dream: harvesting solar energy in space and beaming it down to Earth. https://scim.ag/2Wp
    Researchers have taken a small but necessary step toward realizing a long-standing dream: harvesting solar energy in space and beaming it down to Earth. scim.ag/2Wp
    Ancient hunters and farmers living in western Iran’s highlands may have been among the first people to domesticate livestock. A study from 2021—which includes the oldest livestock genome yet sequenced—bolsters that notion. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2Wo
    Ancient hunters and farmers living in western Iran’s highlands may have been among the first people to domesticate livestock. A study from 2021—which includes the oldest livestock genome yet sequenced—bolsters that notion. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2Wo
    Researchers have discovered a new chemical that selectively kills harmful nematodes with a much lower risk of toxicity to humans and other creatures. https://scim.ag/2Wm
    Researchers have discovered a new chemical that selectively kills harmful nematodes with a much lower risk of toxicity to humans and other creatures. scim.ag/2Wm
    Scientists report that they can trigger a hibernation-like state in mice by targeting part of their brain with pulses of ultrasound. https://scim.ag/2Wl
    Scientists report that they can trigger a hibernation-like state in mice by targeting part of their brain with pulses of ultrasound. scim.ag/2Wl
    Researchers report a gene therapy approach that appears to prevent conception in female cats with no apparent side effects. https://scim.ag/2Wk
    Researchers report a gene therapy approach that appears to prevent conception in female cats with no apparent side effects. scim.ag/2Wk
    The first U.S. nationwide geological survey in a generation could reveal badly needed supplies of critical minerals. Learn more: https://scim.ag/2Wi @ScienceVisuals
    The first U.S. nationwide geological survey in a generation could reveal badly needed supplies of critical minerals. scim.ag/2Wi @ScienceVisuals
    The lack of landmarks to identify their nests makes Tunisian ants fashion their own. https://scim.ag/2Wg
    The lack of landmarks to identify their nests makes Tunisian ants fashion their own. scim.ag/2Wg
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: It rules that twitter ads are now for things that are a felony charge to possess.
    It rules that twitter ads are now for things that are a felony charge to possess. nitter.net/Pinno_co/status/1667094650061209601#m
    RT by @pixelatedboat: john hinckley tiny desk
    john hinckley tiny desk
    RT by @pixelatedboat: oh my god... OH MY GOD
    oh my god... OH MY GOD
    RT by @pixelatedboat: it’s a hard job, working construction in a universe where building materials are called two real things but mashed together so we know we’re in science fiction. but carrying sacks of rockcrete up and down strutless neon ladders in my plastisteel rucksack is its own reward
    it’s a hard job, working construction in a universe where building materials are called two real things but mashed together so we know we’re in science fiction. but carrying sacks of rockcrete up and down strutless neon ladders in my plastisteel rucksack is its own reward
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    The first U.S. nationwide geological survey in a generation could reveal badly needed supplies of critical minerals. Learn more in this @NewsfromScience feature: https://scim.ag/2WV
    The first U.S. nationwide geological survey in a generation could reveal badly needed supplies of critical minerals. @NewsfromScience feature: scim.ag/2WV
    Facing a scarcity of pollen, bumblebees will nibble on the leaves of flowerless plants, causing intentional damage in a way that speeds up the production of flowers, according to a Science study from 2020. https://scim.ag/2WT #NationalPollinatorsMonth
    Facing a scarcity of pollen, bumblebees will nibble on the leaves of flowerless plants, causing intentional damage in a way that speeds up the production of flowers, according to a Science study from 2020. scim.ag/2WT #NationalPollinatorsMonth
    In a 3-year genomic selection experiment in the wild involving more than 2000 Dutch great tits, researchers in @ScienceAdvances found that the birds’ reproductive success was not affected by laying eggs early or late in the season. https://scim.ag/2WM
    In a 3-year genomic selection experiment in the wild involving more than 2000 Dutch great tits, researchers in @ScienceAdvances found that the birds’ reproductive success was not affected by laying eggs early or late in the season. scim.ag/2WM
    A new study in Science presents whole-genome data from 233 primate species representing 86% of the primate genera and all 16 families. https://scim.ag/2WF #PrimateGenomes
    A new study in Science presents whole-genome data from 233 primate species representing 86% of the primate genera and all 16 families. scim.ag/2WF #PrimateGenomes
    New in @ScienceTM: Researchers have identified 15 separate variants in the PSMC3 proteasome gene in 23 patients with neurodevelopmental delay and intellectual disabilities. https://scim.ag/2Wz
    New in @ScienceTM: Researchers have identified 15 separate variants in the PSMC3 proteasome gene in 23 patients with neurodevelopmental delay and intellectual disabilities. scim.ag/2Wz
    On this week’s #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 takes a look at taking solvents out of #chemistry with @JakeYeston and Yerzhan Zholdassov. 🎧 Listen to this segment and more: https://scim.ag/2Wx
    On this week’s #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 takes a look at taking solvents out of #chemistry with @JakeYeston and Yerzhan Zholdassov. scim.ag/2Wx
    "Navigating academia as a young mother is hard, but it's also rewarding." In this #ScienceWorkingLife, a #PhD student wrote that her daughters have benefited from her pursuit of higher education. https://scim.ag/2Ws @ScienceCareers
    "Navigating academia as a young mother is hard, but it's also rewarding." #ScienceWorkingLife, a #PhD student wrote that her daughters have benefited from her pursuit of higher education. scim.ag/2Ws @ScienceCareers
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: 1/7 📢 Exciting news! we are thrilled to share a study from @AmniotaLab and @Canta_Lab just published in @ScienceMagazine, revealing the abundance decline of African megafauna 🌍🐘🦏 Check it out: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.add8366
    1/7 📢 Exciting news! we are thrilled to share a study from @AmniotaLab and @Canta_Lab just published in @ScienceMagazine, revealing the abundance decline of African megafauna 🌍🐘🦏 science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…  ( 1 min )
    A new Science study presents a method for #3Dprinting nanoscale optical-grade glass at 650°C—roughly 500°C lower than the sinter temperatures needed by other methods. The approach may help redefine the paradigm for free-form manufacturing of silica glass. https://scim.ag/2Wq
    A new Science study presents a method for #3Dprinting nanoscale optical-grade glass at 650°C—roughly 500°C lower than the sinter temperatures needed by other methods. scim.ag/2Wq
    A new @SciImmunology study involving human skin samples presents a spatial atlas of immune cells during psoriasis and health. https://scim.ag/2Wn
    A new @SciImmunology study involving human skin samples presents a spatial atlas of immune cells during psoriasis and health. scim.ag/2Wn
    Researchers in @ScienceAdvances have mapped the geological features underlying Thwaites Glacier to help improve predictions of ice flow contributing to the retreat of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and related sea level rise. https://scim.ag/2Wj
    Researchers in @ScienceAdvances have mapped the geological features underlying Thwaites Glacier to help improve predictions of ice flow contributing to the retreat of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and related sea level rise. scim.ag/2Wj
    "There is an important role that academics can play in shaping and evaluating these reforms." A new #SciencePolicyForum discusses the Biden administration's plans to modernize regulatory oversight with an eye toward equity. https://scim.ag/2Wh
    "There is an important role that academics can play in shaping and evaluating these reforms." #SciencePolicyForum discusses the Biden administration's plans to modernize regulatory oversight with an eye toward equity. scim.ag/2Wh
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    RT by @ground_guru: NEW: 49ers Enterprises agree deal for full takeover of Leeds United from Andrea Radrizzani. Announcement by club expected shortly. #LUFC
    NEW: 49ers Enterprises agree deal for full takeover of Leeds United from Andrea Radrizzani. Announcement by club expected shortly. #LUFC  ( 1 min )
    RT by @ground_guru: More on Ian Graham’s influence at #LFC by @ground_guru from late last year https://trainingground.guru/articles/head-of-data-ian-graham-leaving-liverpool-after-a-decade
    More on Ian Graham’s influence at #LFC by @ground_guru from late last year trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: This is the best insight into Postecoglou that I’ve seen
    This is the best insight into Postecoglou that I’ve seen nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1665417781876072449#m
    .@PaulMuzza7 has returned to @OfficialOAFC as Academy Manager. This will be his fourth stint at the club. https://trainingground.guru/articles/academy-manager-murray-returns-for-fourth-stint-at-oldham
    .@PaulMuzza7 has returned to @OfficialOAFC as Academy Manager. trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: Interesting: total minutes played by English footballers before age of 20, from @FIFPRO report
    Interesting: total minutes played by English footballers before age of 20, from @FIFPRO report nitter.net/PFA/status/1666795681128824833#m
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    Ok I was wrong on this one. Thread
    Ok I was wrong on this one. Thread nitter.net/dril/status/1119336802299420673#m
    its muller time
    its muller time
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    R to @gelliottmorris: adding this tweet to the thread to illustrate how unwise it is to anchor an analysis to one single data point from one single survey
    adding this tweet to the thread to illustrate how unwise it is to anchor an analysis to one single data point from one single survey nitter.net/dcoxpolls/status/1666548671654100992#m
    The Economist is hiring a political data scientist to, among other things, take over our polling analysis and election forecasting endeavors from me when I leave. It’s a flexible job with good pay and excellent colleagues. Please share & DM any questions https://infographics.economist.com/2023/job-political-data-scientist/
    The Economist is hiring a political data scientist to, among other things, take over our polling analysis and election forecasting endeavors from me when I leave. It’s a flexible job with good pay and excellent colleagues. Please share & DM any questions infographics.economist.com/2…
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    R to @steak_umm: mine is the beefosaurus look he’s eating freezer beef
    mine is the beefosaurus look he’s eating freezer beef
    the discourse is exhausting. what’s your favorite dinosaur
    the discourse is exhausting. what’s your favorite dinosaur
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    RT by @losthunderlads: America's neoliberal elites want to maintain both that racism is behind all American wealth but also that we who represent (and have indeed spent our entire lives in) its richest institutions alone have transcended this.
    America's neoliberal elites want to maintain both that racism is behind all American wealth but also that we who represent (and have indeed spent our entire lives in) its richest institutions alone have transcended this.  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: The Heat bounced back in Game 2 of the NBA finals but the Nuggets took back the lead in the series in Game 3. What can Erik Spoelstra do to curb Denver's two biggest stars tonight? @matissa15 explains in his Game 4 preview: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/nba-finals-denver-nuggets-vs-miami-heat-game-4-prediction/
    The Heat bounced back in Game 2 of the NBA finals but the Nuggets took back the lead in the series in Game 3. @matissa15 explains in his Game 4 preview: theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/nb…
    The 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup final will be between Uruguay and Italy this weekend, after they beat Israel and South Korea respectively last night.
    The 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup final will be between Uruguay and Italy this weekend, after they beat Israel and South Korea respectively last night.
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 6-3 #AlcarazvsDjokovic, here is how the match unfolded using our live metrics. #RolandGarros @OptaAce @OptaAnalyst
    6-3 #AlcarazvsDjokovic, here is how the match unfolded using our live metrics. #RolandGarros @OptaAce @OptaAnalyst
    Who will win the 2022-23 #UCLfinal ? Read our preview to help you make up your mind: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/man-city-vs-inter-milan-champions-league-final-preview-and-prediction/
    Who will win the 2022-23 #UCLfinal ? theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ma…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: As it perennially does, Europe’s elite club competition has given us intriguing statistical nuggets aplenty in 2022-23. @Tom_Hancock_ breaks down five trends from the UCL this season that you may not be aware of. #UCLfinal | #MCIINT | #UCLfinal https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/champions-league-2022-23-stats-trends/
    As it perennially does, Europe’s elite club competition has given us intriguing statistical nuggets aplenty in 2022-23. @Tom_Hancock_ breaks down five trends from the UCL this season that you may not be aware of. #UCLfinal | #MCIINT | #UCLfinal theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ch…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Man City are looking to replicate Man Utd's 1998-99 accomplishment of winning the (real) treble of this weekend... ▪️ League ▪️ Main domestic cup ▪️ Champions League/European Cup How many other clubs across Europe have achieved this? #UCLfinal https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/how-many-teams-have-won-the-treble/
    Man City are looking to replicate Man Utd's 1998-99 accomplishment of winning the (real) treble of this weekend... #UCLfinal theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ho…
    Jordan Pickford is the only goalkeeper to take (and score) a penalty for England in a competitive penalty shootout.
    Jordan Pickford is the only goalkeeper to take (and score) a penalty for England in a competitive penalty shootout. nitter.net/England/status/1667083557838176258#m
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲? 🤷‍♂️ Man City have lost just seven of their 60 competitive matches in 2022-23, but Internazionale will be hoping to inflict defeat no.8 tomorrow in the #UCLFinal. How can they do it? ✍️ @oliver_hopkins
    𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲? 🤷‍♂️ #UCLFinal. @oliver_hopkins
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Inter Milan vs Man City: Opta Preview 📈 It's the big one. The 2022-23 #UCLfinal sees Man City chase the treble following their league & FA Cup wins. Can Inter Milan stop them? We look ahead to the game, including the Opta supercomputer prediction. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/man-city-vs-inter-milan-champions-league-final-preview-and-prediction/
    Inter Milan vs Man City: Opta Preview 📈 #UCLfinal sees Man City chase the treble following their league & FA Cup wins. Can Inter Milan stop them? theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ma…
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    Characteristics of defined benefit retirement plans in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/characteristics-of-defined-benefit-retirement-plans-in-2022.htm #BLSdata
    Characteristics of defined benefit retirement plans in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/charac… #BLSdata
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    R to @beenwrekt: My friend just DMed me that 2003 called want its scientific criticism back. Which is right. But some weeks we need a reminder.
    My friend just DMed me that 2003 called want its scientific criticism back. Which is right. But some weeks we need a reminder.
    R to @beenwrekt: I mean, I can’t decide which is the most annoying article in Nature this week: 1. the latest Deepmind press release 2. the paper throwing statistics at the wall to prove cash transfer programs decrease mortality in LICs 3. the really long paper arguing people are overly nostalgic
    I mean, I can’t decide which is the most annoying article in Nature this week: 1. the latest Deepmind press release 2. the paper throwing statistics at the wall to prove cash transfer programs decrease mortality in LICs 3. the really long paper arguing people are overly nostalgic
    What if Nature is a bad magazine and its stature is unhealthy for everyone? I should prove this with science.
    What if Nature is a bad magazine and its stature is unhealthy for everyone? I should prove this with science.
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    RT by @berkeley_ai: New paper at #acl2023nlp! "Modular Visual Question Answering via Code Generation" With @medhini_n @kushaltk1248 @KevinYa33964384 @NagraniArsha @CordeliaSchmid @andyzengtweets @trevordarrell Dan Klein (@berkeley_ai/@GoogleAI)! 📜 https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.05392 💻https://github.com/sanjayss34/codevqa
    New paper at #acl2023nlp! @medhini_n @kushaltk1248 @KevinYa33964384 @NagraniArsha @CordeliaSchmid @andyzengtweets @trevordarrell Dan Klein (@berkeley_ai/@GoogleAI)! arxiv.org/abs/2306.05392 github.com/sanjayss34/codevq…
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    RT by @tetraduzione: I always tell my students to save at least a day to wrestle with the paper template when preparing a submission. Glad someone quantified what an enormous waste of time and resources this is. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01846-9
    I always tell my students to save at least a day to wrestle with the paper template when preparing a submission. Glad someone quantified what an enormous waste of time and resources this is. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @ZoubinGhahrama1: A few weeks back, we introduced #REMEDIS — a unified large-scale self-supervised learning framework for building foundation medical imaging models. Today, we are delighted to share that REMEDIS has been published in “Nature Biomedical Engineering” — https://goo.gle/3JqZec7
    A few weeks back, we introduced #REMEDIS — a unified large-scale self-supervised learning framework for building foundation medical imaging models. goo.gle/3JqZec7

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    Researchers calculated that high-emitting countries should pay $192 trillion in compensation to low-emitting nations https://trib.al/9n6onZv
    Researchers calculated that high-emitting countries should pay $192 trillion in compensation to low-emitting nations trib.al/9n6onZv
    The ability to conjure up possible futures or alternative realities is the flip side of memory. Both faculties cohabit in the brain region called the hippocampus https://trib.al/Dct9O76
    The ability to conjure up possible futures or alternative realities is the flip side of memory. Both faculties cohabit in the brain region called the hippocampus trib.al/Dct9O76
    Hyperintelligent octopuses can recode their brains when temperatures change https://trib.al/g73UG5q
    Hyperintelligent octopuses can recode their brains when temperatures change trib.al/g73UG5q
    How do we improve indoor air quality? As health editor @tanyalewis314 explains, filtration is only one piece of the puzzle. 📽️ Watch the full video: http://bit.ly/3e9EZ5I
    How do we improve indoor air quality? As health editor @tanyalewis314 explains, filtration is only one piece of the puzzle. bit.ly/3e9EZ5I
    Hyperintelligent octopuses just got weirder, when scientists found they can recode their brains when temperatures change https://trib.al/iOaEkfE
    Hyperintelligent octopuses just got weirder, when scientists found they can recode their brains when temperatures change trib.al/iOaEkfE
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    Labor productivity down in 69 manufacturing and mining industries in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-productivity-down-in-69-manufacturing-and-mining-industries-in-2022.htm #BLSdata
    Labor productivity down in 69 manufacturing and mining industries in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-… #BLSdata
    Labor productivity down in 69 manufacturing and mining industries in 2022 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-productivity-down-in-69-manufacturing-and-mining-industries-in-2022.htm #BLSdata
    Labor productivity down in 69 manufacturing and mining industries in 2022 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-… #BLSdata
    Healthcare Occupations: Characteristics of the Employed https://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2023/healthcare-occupations-in-2022/home.htm #BLSdata
    Healthcare Occupations: Characteristics of the Employed bls.gov/spotlight/2023/healt… #BLSdata
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    Braised Roman-style artichokes are cooked gently in a mixture of white wine, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. https://www.seriouseats.com/carciofi-alla-romana-roman-italian-braised-artichoke-recipe?taid=64825d96d4faf000013a2da1&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Braised Roman-style artichokes are cooked gently in a mixture of white wine, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. seriouseats.com/carciofi-all…
    Frequently served with penne, positively magical with rigatoni, this vodka sauce is a powerhouse of tomato flavor smoothed over with the silky richness of heavy cream. https://www.seriouseats.com/pasta-with-vodka-sauce?taid=64824f81d4faf000013a28d6&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Frequently served with penne, positively magical with rigatoni, this vodka sauce is a powerhouse of tomato flavor smoothed over with the silky richness of heavy cream. seriouseats.com/pasta-with-v…
    After testing 13 wine decanters, we have two top picks. These are the best, all-purpose wine decanters that were easy to pour into and from. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-wine-decanters-6889328?taid=6482416dab5b670001f8d9b5&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    After testing 13 wine decanters, we have two top picks. These are the best, all-purpose wine decanters that were easy to pour into and from. seriouseats.com/best-wine-de…
    Tender pieces of marinated and seared chicken in a rich and silky mahogany gravy. https://www.seriouseats.com/brown-stew-chicken-5207031?taid=6482255bdb77690001a88734&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Tender pieces of marinated and seared chicken in a rich and silky mahogany gravy. seriouseats.com/brown-stew-c…
    A resource for how to make the best whipped cream at home, whatever the application. https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-ways-to-make-whipped-cream-recipe-6755273?taid=6482173d137e400001af7e61&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A resource for how to make the best whipped cream at home, whatever the application. seriouseats.com/the-best-way…
    There's no need to fire up the grill when you need a satisfying burger fix. Here's the secret to think, juicy broiled burgers. https://www.seriouseats.com/juicy-broiled-burgers-recipe?taid=6482091d137e400001af78c1&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    There's no need to fire up the grill when you need a satisfying burger fix. Here's the secret to think, juicy broiled burgers. seriouseats.com/juicy-broile…
    For pork souvlaki with maximum flavor, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, red onion, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Greek oregano. https://www.seriouseats.com/grilling-pork-souvlaki-with-pita-and-tzatziki-recipe-greek?taid=6481ecfecf93b30001f253a2&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    For pork souvlaki with maximum flavor, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, red onion, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Greek oregano. seriouseats.com/grilling-por…
    Add as much (or as little) lime and hot sauce to this light, savory beer drink as you want. https://www.seriouseats.com/perfect-michelada-mexican-beer-cocktail-recipe?taid=6481deeedb77690001a86cc1&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Add as much (or as little) lime and hot sauce to this light, savory beer drink as you want. seriouseats.com/perfect-mich…
    We tested 12 popular coolers to find the best ones that have excellent cold retention, are easy to use, and are durable. https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-coolers-5187732?taid=64812829ab5b670001f87c8d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tested 12 popular coolers to find the best ones that have excellent cold retention, are easy to use, and are durable. seriouseats.com/the-best-coo…
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    R to @Redistrict: The legal fight to come will be over what constitutes "reasonably configured" or "compact." It's an age-old fight akin to defining obscenity. And in SC, Dems are pinning their hopes to alter #SC01 on a different type of federal racial gerrymandering claim (14th Amend, not VRA).
    The legal fight to come will be over what constitutes "reasonably configured" or "compact." It's an age-old fight akin to defining obscenity. #SC01 on a different type of federal racial gerrymandering claim (14th Amend, not VRA).  ( 2 min )
    R to @Redistrict: However, it's significantly harder to draw a new, geographically compact Black majority district in North Florida or South Carolina. Here's what a SC map with two 50%+ Black seats would probably need to look like:
    However, it's significantly harder to draw a new, geographically compact Black majority district in North Florida or South Carolina. Here's what a SC map with two 50%+ Black seats would probably need to look like:
    R to @Redistrict: It's also ridiculously easy to draw an additional compact Black majority seat in metro Atlanta (#GA06 below), though depending on how the court case plays out and GOP legislators respond, it might not necessarily net Dems a seat.
    It's also ridiculously easy to draw an additional compact Black majority seat in metro Atlanta (#GA06 below), though depending on how the court case plays out and GOP legislators respond, it might not necessarily net Dems a seat.  ( 1 min )
    R to @Redistrict: It's also not hard to unpack #LA02 (left) to draw an additional Black district in Louisiana (example #LA05, right). Today's SCOTUS decision makes a similar 4R-2D configuration likely as well.
    It's also not hard to unpack #LA02 (left) to draw an additional Black district in Louisiana (example #LA05, right). Today's SCOTUS decision makes a similar 4R-2D configuration likely as well.
    MAP THREAD: as we've outlined in recent years, it's not hard unpack #AL07 (left) to draw an additional Black majority district in Alabama (example #AL02, right). Today's SCOTUS decision likely makes something similar a reality in time for 2024.
    MAP THREAD: as we've outlined in recent years, it's not hard unpack #AL07 (left) to draw an additional Black majority district in Alabama (example #AL02, right). Today's SCOTUS decision likely makes something similar a reality in time for 2024.
    New @CookPolitical: in the wake of the SCOTUS Alabama decision, we're shifting five House ratings in Democrats' direction. It's very likely two formerly Solid R seats will end up in Solid D. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/surprise-scotus-alabama-ruling-huge-win-democrats-civil-rights-groups
    New @CookPolitical: in the wake of the SCOTUS Alabama decision, we're shifting five House ratings in Democrats' direction. It's very likely two formerly Solid R seats will end up in Solid D. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
    My latest for @CookPolitical: surprise SCOTUS Alabama ruling a huge win for Democrats, civil rights groups. Plus, our early read on what it means in AL, LA, SC and GA. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/surprise-scotus-alabama-ruling-huge-win-democrats-civil-rights-groups
    My latest for @CookPolitical: surprise SCOTUS Alabama ruling a huge win for Democrats, civil rights groups. Plus, our early read on what it means in AL, LA, SC and GA. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
    RT by @Redistrict: New by @Redistrict: "The landmark decision in Allen v. Milligan could reverberate across the Deep South, leading to the creation of new Black-majority, strongly Democratic seats in multiple states." https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/surprise-scotus-alabama-ruling-huge-win-democrats-civil-rights-groups
    New by @Redistrict: "The landmark decision in Allen v. Milligan could reverberate across the Deep South, leading to the creation of new Black-majority, strongly Democratic seats in multiple states." cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
    Back in 2021, I previewed the push by civil rights orgs & Democrats to unpack "hyper-minority" districts in the South, like Rep. Terri Sewell's (D) #AL07. Today's SCOTUS ruling is the culmination of that & a huge win for both groups. https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/09/it-time-rethink-hyper-minority-districts/620118/
    Back in 2021, I previewed the push by civil rights orgs & Democrats to unpack "hyper-minority" districts in the South, like Rep. Terri Sewell's (D) #AL07. Today's SCOTUS ruling is the culmination of that & a huge win for both groups. theatlantic.com/politics/arc…
    The Alabama Republicans in most jeopardy owing to the SCOTUS ruling: Reps. Jerry Carl (R) #AL01, Barry Moore (R) #AL02 and Mike Rogers (R) #AL03. Moore could be squeezed the most in any map reconfigured to feature a second Black majority seat.
    The Alabama Republicans in most jeopardy owing to the SCOTUS ruling: Reps. Jerry Carl (R) #AL01, Barry Moore (R) #AL02 and Mike Rogers (R) #AL03. Moore could be squeezed the most in any map reconfigured to feature a second Black majority seat.
    NEW: in a major surprise, Supreme Court rules 5-4 that Alabama's congressional map dilutes Black voting strength. This could reverberate to LA, SC and/or GA, forcing creation of 2-4 new Black majority districts and netting Dems 2-4 seats. Key passages: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-1086_1co6.pdf
    NEW: in a major surprise, Supreme Court rules 5-4 that Alabama's congressional map dilutes Black voting strength. This could reverberate to LA, SC and/or GA, forcing creation of 2-4 new Black majority districts and netting Dems 2-4 seats. supremecourt.gov/opinions/22…
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Remember: like every selection process, grad school admission is very noisy & biased. The only signal you should be reading is that you don't fit the traditional rubric—you excel in your own ways. Grad school is also not a magical pill that's gonna solve all your problems.
    Remember: like every selection process, grad school admission is very noisy & biased. The only signal you should be reading is that you don't fit the traditional rubric—you excel in your own ways. Grad school is also not a magical pill that's gonna solve all your problems.  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Favorite slide from great talk by @jmtomczak at @Ellis_Amsterdam 🐄
    Favorite slide from great talk by @jmtomczak at @Ellis_Amsterdam 🐄
    RT by @tetraduzione: 📢Join the Deep Learning meets Neuromorphic Hardware w at #ECMLPKDD23📢 Explore the intersection of #DeepLearning and #NeuromorphicComputing for energy-efficient AI systems. Deadline: June 12, 2023. Don't miss out! #AI #ML #DLNHWorkshop ℹ️ https://sites.google.com/unipi.it/dlnh-ecmlpkdd23/home-page
    📢Join the Deep Learning meets Neuromorphic Hardware w at #ECMLPKDD23📢 #DeepLearning and #NeuromorphicComputing for energy-efficient AI systems. #AI #ML #DLNHWorkshop sites.google.com/unipi.it/dl…
    RT by @tetraduzione: Influence estimation + Tree ensembles + Lots of empirical results = Our new paper in JMLR! My two favorite results: 1. TracIn is easily adapted to trees, and works great. 2. In some settings, approximate influence estimates are much better than exact! https://jmlr.org/papers/v24/22-0449.html
    Influence estimation + Tree ensembles + Lots of empirical results = Our new paper in JMLR! jmlr.org/papers/v24/22-0449.…
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    Here’s this week’s cartoon for Guardian Australia: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-interactive/2023/jun/09/david-squires-on-mixed-reactions-to-ange-postecoglous-move-to-tottenham?CMP=share_btn_tw
    Here’s this week’s cartoon for Guardian Australia: theguardian.com/sport/ng-int…  ( 1 min )
    RT by @squires_david: David Squires on … mixed reactions to Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham. By @squires_david https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-interactive/2023/jun/09/david-squires-on-mixed-reactions-to-ange-postecoglous-move-to-tottenham?CMP=share_btn_tw
    David Squires on … mixed reactions to Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham. By @squires_david theguardian.com/sport/ng-int…
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    Average oxygen levels in the ocean have fallen by 2% over the past 50 years, and could fall 20% by the end of this century, making some parts of the ocean less habitable to sea life. Learn more: https://scim.ag/2Wf #WorldOceanDay
    Average oxygen levels in the ocean have fallen by 2% over the past 50 years, and could fall 20% by the end of this century, making some parts of the ocean less habitable to sea life. scim.ag/2Wf #WorldOceanDay
    "If the [Supreme] Court continues to make it more difficult to progress toward a more perfect union … then an equitable future for all will become … harder to reach," argues @Dr_JimGates on the pending affirmative action decision. https://scim.ag/2Wd #ScienceEditorial
    "If the [Supreme] Court continues to make it more difficult to progress toward a more perfect union … then an equitable future for all will become … harder to reach," argues @Dr_JimGates on the pending affirmative action decision. scim.ag/2Wd #ScienceEditorial
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: March 2023 @ScienceMagazine study relevant to ongoing #wildfires: “Our data analysis implies a link between the extensive boreal fires and climate drivers (especially temperature increase or heatwaves),” @BoZheng18 @Davis_StevenJ @ciais_philippe.
    March 2023 @ScienceMagazine study relevant to ongoing #wildfires: “Our data analysis implies a link between the extensive boreal fires and climate drivers (especially temperature increase or heatwaves),” @BoZheng18 @Davis_StevenJ @ciais_philippe. nitter.net/Davis_StevenJ/status/1631394707661295616#m  ( 1 min )
    Taurine deficiency may be a driver for aging, finds a new Science study in several animal models. The results warrant clinical trials to examine taurine’s effect on healthy lifespan in humans. 📄: https://scim.ag/2W2 #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/2W1
    Taurine deficiency may be a driver for aging, finds a new Science study in several animal models. The results warrant clinical trials to examine taurine’s effect on healthy lifespan in humans. scim.ag/2W2 #SciencePerspective: scim.ag/2W1
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Happy to be part of this multi-organism study showing how taurine declines with age. 👇Thanks @VijayYadavLab and all authors! This is our first (collaborative) paper in @ScienceMagazine! 🐟🐟🐟 @ircaninstitute @CNRS_DR20 #zebrafish #telomerase #aging https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn9257
    Happy to be part of this multi-organism study showing how taurine declines with age. 👇Thanks @VijayYadavLab and all authors! @ScienceMagazine! 🐟🐟🐟 @ircaninstitute @CNRS_DR20 #zebrafish #telomerase #aging science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Extremely pleased to announce that our paper looking at mammalian responses to the COVID-19 lockdowns is now out in @ScienceMagazine http://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abo6499 🧵 (1/8)
    Extremely pleased to announce that our paper looking at mammalian responses to the COVID-19 lockdowns is now out in @ScienceMagazine science.org/doi/10.1126/scie… 🧵 (1/8)
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: The June issue of Science #Immunology is out! This month's cover features an analysis of tumor TRM cell characteristics in mice. Other studies looked at GAS-responsive T cells and psoriasis, as well as immune cell “neighborhoods” in the skin: https://scim.ag/2VS
    The June issue of Science #Immunology is out! scim.ag/2VS
    A 2021 #ScienceReview showed how the rapidly changing soundscape of modern oceans impacts marine life globally—and how mitigating these impacts is key to achieving a healthier ocean. Learn more on #WorldOceanDay: https://scim.ag/2VP
    A 2021 #ScienceReview showed how the rapidly changing soundscape of modern oceans impacts marine life globally—and how mitigating these impacts is key to achieving a healthier ocean. #WorldOceanDay: scim.ag/2VP
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    Safety experts are cautiously optimistic new results may help support further cultural and institutional change to address poor laboratory practices in academia. https://scim.ag/2We
    Safety experts are cautiously optimistic new results may help support further cultural and institutional change to address poor laboratory practices in academia. scim.ag/2We
    A new study suggests boosting taurine levels increases life span in mice and improves the physical condition of middle-aged monkeys, hinting it could do the same for people. https://scim.ag/2W7
    A new study suggests boosting taurine levels increases life span in mice and improves the physical condition of middle-aged monkeys, hinting it could do the same for people. scim.ag/2W7
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    "some thing is rotten in the state of DLC. " - BabyHueyGamer
    "some thing is rotten in the state of DLC. " - BabyHueyGamer
    tom clancy alternate reality series of novels where george bush was hit by the shoe
    tom clancy alternate reality series of novels where george bush was hit by the shoe
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    RT by @ground_guru: The UEFA Pro Licence class of 2023 ⚽
    The UEFA Pro Licence class of 2023 ⚽
    RT by @ground_guru: Huge congratulations to all of our graduates ⚽
    Huge congratulations to all of our graduates ⚽
    RT by @ground_guru: Fascinating. Some of the vocabulary and assumptions feel a little bit like the wider corporate world. Bould seems to be hinting at something more collective where the manager might fade into the background. Rooney looking at rebuild and recruitment and westward
    Fascinating. Some of the vocabulary and assumptions feel a little bit like the wider corporate world. Bould seems to be hinting at something more collective where the manager might fade into the background. Rooney looking at rebuild and recruitment and westward
    RT by @ground_guru: Wayne Rooney, Jonathan Woodgate and Steve Bould among those graduating with their UEFA Pro Licence from the FA
    Wayne Rooney, Jonathan Woodgate and Steve Bould among those graduating with their UEFA Pro Licence from the FA nitter.net/guins1/status/1666806111700389889#m
    RT by @ground_guru: @NunoANunes you deserve so much credit for the development of this guided learning programme. The @Football_BSc have certainly benefited from the diverse backgrounds of our expert course friends. Excited to see how this progresses across @SolentUni 👏👏👏👏👏
    @NunoANunes you deserve so much credit for the development of this guided learning programme. The @Football_BSc have certainly benefited from the diverse backgrounds of our expert course friends. Excited to see how this progresses across @SolentUni 👏👏👏👏👏 nitter.net/NunoANunes/status/1666795032815235074#m
    This was lovely last night, with Declan Rice and his son, as well as David Moyes celebrating with his dad It’s a side we don’t usually see/ reminds everyone that these are people as well as players
    This was lovely last night, with Declan Rice and his son, as well as David Moyes celebrating with his dad nitter.net/btsportfootball/status/1666553010531491846#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Final day in Manchester, great insight from @ground_guru before individual study presentations from @waynerooney @dcunited, @williekirk @LCFC_Women, Steve Bould @LommelSKOff Lee Grant @IpswichTown, @JustinMWalker_ @HullCity & Mike Sheron @Rovers. Next up the graduation dinner…🥂
    Final day in Manchester, great insight from @ground_guru before individual study presentations from @waynerooney @dcunited, @williekirk @LCFC_Women, Steve Bould @LommelSKOff Lee Grant @IpswichTown, @JustinMWalker_ @HullCity & Mike Sheron @Rovers. Next up the graduation dinner…🥂
    RT by @ground_guru: I am proud of the 21 "The Chat Club" events that were offered to @Football_BSc . A big (huge) thank you to all the guest speakers that kindly shared knowledge and experience with our students. You all impacted their life and career. #sharingiscaring
    I am proud of the 21 "The Chat Club" events that were offered to @Football_BSc . A big (huge) thank you to all the guest speakers that kindly shared knowledge and experience with our students. You all impacted their life and career. #sharingiscaring
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    Great gig by ⁦@MaggieLindemann⁩ at Dynamo in Zürich this evening 👊
    Great gig by ⁦@MaggieLindemann⁩ at Dynamo in Zürich this evening 👊
    Lunchtime reminder of today’s review of RC Lens, this season’s surprise package in France #RCLens #Ligue1
    Lunchtime reminder of today’s review of RC Lens, this season’s surprise package in France #RCLens #Ligue1 nitter.net/SwissRamble/status/1666706103189766144#m
    R to @SwissRamble: Similarly, #RCLens €38m wage bill was only 12th highest in France in 2021/22, miles below PSG's €729m, but also less than a third of Marseille €135m and Monaco €118m.
    Similarly, #RCLens €38m wage bill was only 12th highest in France in 2021/22, miles below PSG's €729m, but also less than a third of Marseille €135m and Monaco €118m.  ( 1 min )
    R to @SwissRamble: #RCLens massively punched above their weight, as their finances are essentially those of a mid-table club, e.g. their €47m revenue was only 12th highest in Ligue 1 in 2021/22, significantly lower than PSG €670m.
    #RCLens massively punched above their weight, as their finances are essentially those of a mid-table club, e.g. their €47m revenue was only 12th highest in Ligue 1 in 2021/22, significantly lower than PSG €670m.  ( 1 min )
    RT by @SwissRamble: One of the most heartwarming football stories this season was RC Lens qualifying for the Champions League only three years after promotion to Ligue 1, where they finished just one point behind #PSG Here's a review of their financials #RCLens #Ligue1 https://swissramble.substack.com/p/rc-lens-finances-202122
    One of the most heartwarming football stories this season was RC Lens qualifying for the Champions League only three years after promotion to Ligue 1, where they finished just one point behind #PSG #RCLens #Ligue1 swissramble.substack.com/p/r…  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Miami shot 31.4% from three in Game 3, and (maybe) as a result, they lost 109-94. Was it all about them missing their shots? Or was there something more to Denver’s success in Game 3? https://theanalyst.com/na/2023/06/nba-finals-denver-nuggets-vs-miami-heat-game-4-prediction/
    Miami shot 31.4% from three in Game 3, and (maybe) as a result, they lost 109-94. theanalyst.com/na/2023/06/nb…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Inter Miami are currently ranked the 28th best team in the United States. Lionel Messi should improve that significantly. @Matt_Furniss takes a look at a new era for MLS. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/lionel-messi-inter-miami-new-era-mls/
    Inter Miami are currently ranked the 28th best team in the United States. Lionel Messi should improve that significantly. @Matt_Furniss takes a look at a new era for MLS. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/li…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: We look at the Lionel Messi of now compared to the Lionel Messi of past to assess whether Inter Miami are getting a player still in his prime. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/lionel-messi-inter-miami-new-era-mls/
    We look at the Lionel Messi of now compared to the Lionel Messi of past to assess whether Inter Miami are getting a player still in his prime. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/li…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Declan Rice look set to depart West Ham United this summer. @DavidSegar_ analyses the qualities that make him so attractive to many top clubs around Europe. ➡️ https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/why-declan-rice-is-a-wanted-man/
    Declan Rice look set to depart West Ham United this summer. @DavidSegar_ analyses the qualities that make him so attractive to many top clubs around Europe. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/wh…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: With all of the top five leagues over, @RyanRyanBenson looked at some key statistical trends from the 2022-23 campaign, including: 🥅 A record season for @PremierLeague goals 🟨🟥 La Liga goes cards crazy ⏱️ All eyes on time-wasters 🦶 Passing habits of goalkeepers
    With all of the top five leagues over, @RyanRyanBenson looked at some key statistical trends from the 2022-23 campaign, including: @PremierLeague goals 🟨🟥 La Liga goes cards crazy ⏱️ All eyes on time-wasters 🦶 Passing habits of goalkeepers
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Alexis Mac Allister is now a Liverpool player. 🔴 ✍️ @DavidSegar_ has looked at what the World Cup winner should bring to Jürgen Klopp's midfield.
    Alexis Mac Allister is now a Liverpool player. 🔴 @DavidSegar_ has looked at what the World Cup winner should bring to Jürgen Klopp's midfield.
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    RT by @CookPolitical: New @CookPolitical: in the wake of the SCOTUS Alabama decision, we're shifting five House ratings in Democrats' direction. It's very likely two formerly Solid R seats will end up in Solid D. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/surprise-scotus-alabama-ruling-huge-win-democrats-civil-rights-groups
    New @CookPolitical: in the wake of the SCOTUS Alabama decision, we're shifting five House ratings in Democrats' direction. It's very likely two formerly Solid R seats will end up in Solid D. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…  ( 1 min )
    RT by @CookPolitical: Wanna understand what SCOTUS’ recent AL redistricting decision means? No one better than @CookPolitical @Redistrict at breaking it all down. Bottom line: as many as 4 GOP seats in AL & LA could be in danger. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/surprise-scotus-alabama-ruling-huge-win-democrats-civil-rights-groups
    Wanna understand what SCOTUS’ recent AL redistricting decision means? No one better than @CookPolitical @Redistrict at breaking it all down. Bottom line: as many as 4 GOP seats in AL & LA could be in danger. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…  ( 1 min )
    R to @CookPolitical: For now, we are making five House race rating changes. #AL01: Solid R to Toss Up #AL02: Solid R to Toss Up #LA05: Solid R to Toss Up #LA06: Solid R to Toss Up #NC01: Toss Up to Lean D Our full House Race Ratings chart: https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/house-race-ratings
    For now, we are making five House race rating changes. #AL01: Solid R to Toss Up #AL02: Solid R to Toss Up #LA05: Solid R to Toss Up #LA06: Solid R to Toss Up #NC01: Toss Up to Lean D cookpolitical.com/ratings/ho…  ( 1 min )
    New by @Redistrict: "The landmark decision in Allen v. Milligan could reverberate across the Deep South, leading to the creation of new Black-majority, strongly Democratic seats in multiple states." https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/redistricting/surprise-scotus-alabama-ruling-huge-win-democrats-civil-rights-groups
    New by @Redistrict: "The landmark decision in Allen v. Milligan could reverberate across the Deep South, leading to the creation of new Black-majority, strongly Democratic seats in multiple states." cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…  ( 1 min )
    "It is going to be hard enough for many of these incumbents to outrun former President Donald Trump, the likely GOP nominee. They also can't afford to be burdened with a Republican-led Congress that is defined by chaos and calamity." @amyewalter's latest: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/biggest-winners-debt-ceiling-deal-vulnerable-house-republicans
    "It is going to be hard enough for many of these incumbents to outrun former President Donald Trump, the likely GOP nominee. They also can't afford to be burdened with a Republican-led Congress that is defined by chaos and calamity." @amyewalter's latest: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
    RT by @CookPolitical: This could also dilute GOP re-draw in NC. Hold onto your hats everyone, the race for control of the House in ‘24 is going to be FIERCE.
    This could also dilute GOP re-draw in NC. Hold onto your hats everyone, the race for control of the House in ‘24 is going to be FIERCE. nitter.net/Redistrict/status/1666819545150144519#m
    The growing Republican field for president is great news for one particular candidate, @CharlieCookDC writes. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/more-republicans-enter-race-trump-solidifies-his-lead
    The growing Republican field for president is great news for one particular candidate, @CharlieCookDC writes. cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
    Senate Democrats succeeded in 2022 by outpacing President Biden's standing in their states. Can they do it again in 2024? @JessicaTaylor crunches the numbers: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/senate-charts/senate-democrats-biggest-2024-challenge-outrunning-biden
    Senate Democrats succeeded in 2022 by outpacing President Biden's standing in their states. Can they do it again in 2024? @JessicaTaylor crunches the numbers: cookpolitical.com/analysis/s…  ( 1 min )
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    #SCOTUS will issue opinions next week on Thursday, June 15, & Friday, June 16. There are 23 cases remaining.
    #SCOTUS will issue opinions next week on Thursday, June 15, & Friday, June 16. There are 23 cases remaining.
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    R to @steak_umm: it’s the only way i can get to sleep anymore
    it’s the only way i can get to sleep anymore
    the internet has given us a lot of things but its most fascinating contribution is oddly aggro chiropractor videos
    the internet has given us a lot of things but its most fascinating contribution is oddly aggro chiropractor videos
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    ariel has opinions on opinions on opinions
    ariel has opinions on opinions on opinions nitter.net/aedwardslevy/status/1666823877761339392#m
    a victory for democracy and smart political science on redistricting
    a victory for democracy and smart political science on redistricting nitter.net/cwarshaw/status/1666816614401208321#m
    john roberts, welcome to the #resistance
    john roberts, welcome to the #resistance nitter.net/baseballot/status/1666812020539392002#m
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    Fun thread showing GPT-4 can also optimize unoptimized assembly code. Someone get Dimitris a Nature paper.
    Fun thread showing GPT-4 can also optimize unoptimized assembly code. Someone get Dimitris a Nature paper. nitter.net/DimitrisPapail/status/1666843952824168465#m
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    RT by @Zonal_Marking: ⚒️ West Ham and Moyes' night to remember with @benjilanyado 🏆 Can Inter spoil City's treble party? 🇦🇺 Big Ange at Spurs It's @acjimbo, @Zonal_Marking, @oilysailor and @CDEccleshare on all your big talking points 👇 https://pod.fo/e/182980
    ⚒️ West Ham and Moyes' night to remember with @benjilanyado @acjimbo, @Zonal_Marking, @oilysailor and @CDEccleshare on all your big talking points 👇 pod.fo/e/182980
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    Because she didn't have the self-confidence to say "You could get ten more if you wanted."
    Because she didn't have the self-confidence to say "You could get ten more if you wanted." nitter.net/LouBegaVEVO/status/1666545052623986689#m
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    Fascinating
    Fascinating nitter.net/a_m_mastroianni/status/1666482105289961472#m
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Mutual understanding: https://thenib.com/mutual-understanding
    Mutual understanding: thenib.com/mutual-understand…
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    I mean….
    I mean….
    It’s a great series
    It’s a great series
    My coach would be mad as hell!!
    My coach would be mad as hell!!
    Number 55 on Miami looks like a accountant I love it! His auntie hit me on instagram! Thru call him Jimmy Neutron!
    Number 55 on Miami looks like a accountant I love it! His auntie hit me on instagram! Thru call him Jimmy Neutron!
    And his name is Reggie Jackson!!
    And his name is Reggie Jackson!!
    Lol I kid I kid lol got love for stephen!
    Lol I kid I kid lol got love for stephen!
    Let’s go Miami!!
    Let’s go Miami!!
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    R to @DaveAHopkins: McCarthy claimed he didn't need to make any deal with Jeffries to get the Dem votes he needed to pass the rules resolution...but maybe he should have made one to get 90 fewer Dem votes on final passage
    McCarthy claimed he didn't need to make any deal with Jeffries to get the Dem votes he needed to pass the rules resolution...but maybe he should have made one to get 90 fewer Dem votes on final passage
    I suspect some type of mischief would be happening anyway, but the high level of Democratic support for the debt ceiling bill does nothing to quiet McCarthy skeptics in the House GOP—if Ilhan Omar & Eric Swalwell could vote for it, doesn't that mean his deal gave away too much?
    I suspect some type of mischief would be happening anyway, but the high level of Democratic support for the debt ceiling bill does nothing to quiet McCarthy skeptics in the House GOP—if Ilhan Omar & Eric Swalwell could vote for it, doesn't that mean his deal gave away too much?

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    Labor force participation rate for people ages 25 to 54 in May 2023 highest since January 2007 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-force-participation-rate-for-people-ages-25-to-54-in-may-2023-highest-since-january-2007.htm #BLSdata
    Labor force participation rate for people ages 25 to 54 in May 2023 highest since January 2007 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-… #BLSdata
    Firm migrations in the United States: magnitude and trends https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2023/article/firm-migrations-in-the-united-states-magnitude-and-trends.htm #BLSdata
    Firm migrations in the United States: magnitude and trends bls.gov/opub/mlr/2023/articl… #BLSdata
    Labor force participation rate for people ages 25 to 54 in May 2023 highest since January 2007 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-force-participation-rate-for-people-ages-25-to-54-in-may-2023-highest-since-january-2007.htm #BLSdata
    Labor force participation rate for people ages 25 to 54 in May 2023 highest since January 2007 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/labor-… #BLSdata
    See our interactive charts and maps for today's new #BLSdata on county employment and wages https://www.bls.gov/charts/county-employment-and-wages/ #DataViz
    See our interactive charts and maps for today's new #BLSdata on county employment and wages bls.gov/charts/county-employ… #DataViz
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    Hey @katieporteroc have ever thought about throwing your hat into the presidential race?! I would vote for you!!
    Hey @katieporteroc have ever thought about throwing your hat into the presidential race?! I would vote for you!!
    We are now entering the wild Wild West y’all! I’m just trying to figure who will be valuable enough that will get shot that we will take this shit serious. The lady will probably get off with the stand your ground law but wasn’t the mother standing hers when kid got hit in the head with and iPad. I’m really scared for the future of our county!
    We are now entering the wild Wild West y’all! I’m just trying to figure who will be valuable enough that will get shot that we will take this shit serious. The lady will probably get off with the stand your ground law but wasn’t the mother standing hers when kid got hit in the head with and iPad. I’m really scared for the future of our county!
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    A rich, nutty Thai panang curry, paired with tender braised short ribs. https://www.seriouseats.com/panang-neua-thai-panang-curry-with-beef?taid=64810c10cf93b30001f20767&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A rich, nutty Thai panang curry, paired with tender braised short ribs. seriouseats.com/panang-neua-…
    We tested 12 garlic presses to see which ones were easy to use, pressed the best-tasting garlic, and were a cinch to clean. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-garlic-presses-6833119?taid=6480fe09db77690001a82a2f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tested 12 garlic presses to see which ones were easy to use, pressed the best-tasting garlic, and were a cinch to clean. seriouseats.com/best-garlic-…
    By using ice or ice packs, you can easily keep fish fresh for days in your refrigerator. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-way-to-store-fish-refrigerator-ice-packs?taid=6480efebd4faf0000139ba7e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    By using ice or ice packs, you can easily keep fish fresh for days in your refrigerator. seriouseats.com/best-way-to-…
    Marinated bone-in meat lends deep flavor to a simple, rustic Indian chicken curry. https://www.seriouseats.com/gavthi-indian-village-chicken-curry-recipe-indian?taid=6480d3bbab5b670001f85f2f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Marinated bone-in meat lends deep flavor to a simple, rustic Indian chicken curry. seriouseats.com/gavthi-india…
    Light or dark, thick or thin: shrimp étouffée the way you want it. https://www.seriouseats.com/shrimp-etouffee?taid=6480c5dbab5b670001f85ae3&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Light or dark, thick or thin: shrimp étouffée the way you want it. seriouseats.com/shrimp-etouf…
    In this easy weeknight dinner, the classic pairing of orecchiette and broccoli gets a twist with a creamy turmeric sauce and crunchy toasted hazelnuts. https://www.seriouseats.com/orecchiette-with-broccoli-and-toasted-hazelnuts-recipe-7507873?taid=6480b7bfd4faf0000139a655&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    In this easy weeknight dinner, the classic pairing of orecchiette and broccoli gets a twist with a creamy turmeric sauce and crunchy toasted hazelnuts. seriouseats.com/orecchiette-…
    Buying the best chopping block or cutting board requires a comparison of material, size, price, maintenance, and ease of use. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-cutting-boards-7496186?taid=64809b9bcf93b30001f1d9a0&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Buying the best chopping block or cutting board requires a comparison of material, size, price, maintenance, and ease of use. seriouseats.com/best-cutting…
    Basque cheesecake boasts a creamy center and a deeply caramelized "burnt" top and bottom, thanks to a high-temperature bake. https://www.seriouseats.com/basque-cheesecake?taid=64808d94137e400001c0f32a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Basque cheesecake boasts a creamy center and a deeply caramelized "burnt" top and bottom, thanks to a high-temperature bake. seriouseats.com/basque-chees…
    Canning can be a great way to preserve seasonal vegetables and fruits, but you got to have the right gear (such as our tested-and-recommended pressure canner). https://www.seriouseats.com/best-pressure-canning-gear-7506154?taid=647fd6b5cf93b30001f194b7&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Canning can be a great way to preserve seasonal vegetables and fruits, but you got to have the right gear (such as our tested-and-recommended pressure canner). seriouseats.com/best-pressur…
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    RT by @losthunderlads: Academics act like the only thing they can do to pursue social justice is change their syllabi, while just completely ignoring the possibility of tweaking the language on the departmental website.
    Academics act like the only thing they can do to pursue social justice is change their syllabi, while just completely ignoring the possibility of tweaking the language on the departmental website.
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    tmblr.co/ZuM2Kydy042W8m00
    "A version of Proud Mary in tribute to Tina Turner. It’s one of those covers that completely eclipse the original version. It’s so perfect it’s hard to believe it wasn’t written for her." http://ukulelehunt.com/?p=28953 via @UkeHunt
    "A version of Proud Mary in tribute to Tina Turner. It’s one of those covers that completely eclipse the original version. It’s so perfect it’s hard to believe it wasn’t written for her." ukulelehunt.com/?p=28953 via @UkeHunt
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Arnold Schwarznegger says he suggested to change “I’ll be back” to “I will be back” in ‘THE TERMINATOR’ because he thought it sounded more “machine-like.” James Cameron responded with “Are you the writer? Don’t tell me how to fucking write.” (Source: https://www.insider.com/arnold-schwarzenegger-james-cameron-terminator-fought-ill-be-back-2023-6?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=entertainment-sf)
    Arnold Schwarznegger says he suggested to change “I’ll be back” to “I will be back” in ‘THE TERMINATOR’ because he thought it sounded more “machine-like.” insider.com/arnold-schwarzen…)
    RT by @pixelatedboat: elon is autistic AND has a trans kid but he’s such a horny reply guy he forgot i guess
    elon is autistic AND has a trans kid but he’s such a horny reply guy he forgot i guess
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    RT by @ground_guru: Moyes' 87 year old dad got to see his son win a European trophy, bloody hell, say what you want about him as a manager but after his ups and downs what a moment to have for those two and their family.
    Moyes' 87 year old dad got to see his son win a European trophy, bloody hell, say what you want about him as a manager but after his ups and downs what a moment to have for those two and their family.
    RT by @ground_guru: If interested graph is from this published paper - https://www.setantacollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SCJ_Developing-world-class-players_2017.pdf
    If interested graph is from this published paper - setantacollege.com/wp-conten…
    RT by @ground_guru: If interested graph is from this published paper - https://www.setantacollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SCJ_Developing-world-class-players_2017.pdf
    If interested graph is from this published paper - setantacollege.com/wp-conten…
    "Developing training age in the gym takes time. If fundamental movements are mastered at a young age and they have good physical literacy then they can develop strength." @DeasunO https://trainingground.guru/articles/des-ryan-athletic-development-at-arsenal-academy
    "Developing training age in the gym takes time. If fundamental movements are mastered at a young age and they have good physical literacy then they can develop strength." @DeasunO trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: "The approach to athletic development is important and should be crystal clear. We had a clear philosophy called the 'arrow approach', which came from the doctor, Ges Steinberg." @DeasunO | @ArsenalAcademy #AFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/des-ryan-athletic-development-at-arsenal-academy
    "The approach to athletic development is important and should be crystal clear. We had a clear philosophy called the 'arrow approach', which came from the doctor, Ges Steinberg." @DeasunO | @ArsenalAcademy #AFC trainingground.guru/articles…
    🚨 CLOSES TUESDAY! Head of Academy Coaching @BurnleyOfficial https://trainingground.guru/jobs-listings/head-of-academy-coaching-burnley
    🚨 CLOSES TUESDAY! @BurnleyOfficial trainingground.guru/jobs-lis…
    RT by @ground_guru: 122 national team games together from 2001 to 2023. It was a pleasure from the first to the last. @Ibra_official @svenskfotboll
    122 national team games together from 2001 to 2023. It was a pleasure from the first to the last. @Ibra_official @svenskfotboll
    This is a great point. @BARRYD22 spoke to us before about the feeling of '24-hour surveillance' https://trainingground.guru/articles/barry-drust-beware-24-hour-player-surveillance
    This is a great point. @BARRYD22 spoke to us before about the feeling of '24-hour surveillance' trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/thesleepgeek/status/1666091763675824130#m
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: We look back at a brilliant night for West Ham in Europe, with all the key stats & facts from their 2-1 win over Fiorentina. You can also do you own analysis on the #UECLfinal with the Opta chalkboards. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fiorentina-vs-west-ham-stats-2022-23-europa-conference-league-final/
    We look back at a brilliant night for West Ham in Europe, with all the key stats & facts from their 2-1 win over Fiorentina. #UECLfinal with the Opta chalkboards. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fi…
    Bobby Moore in 1965 🏆 Declan Rice in 2023 🏆 West Ham captains to lift a major European title. #WHUFC | #UECLfinal
    Bobby Moore in 1965 🏆 #WHUFC | #UECLfinal
    Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham United West Ham have won a major European title for the first time since 1965. What a way to do it, too. Well done @WestHam 🏆 #UECLfinal
    Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham United @WestHam 🏆 #UECLfinal
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 90 - All three 90th minute winning goals in major European finals have been scored by English teams 1999 Man Utd vs Bayern Munich (Champions League) 2013 Chelsea vs Benfica (Europa League) 2023 West Ham vs Fiorentina (Conference League) Drama.
    90 - All three 90th minute winning goals in major European finals have been scored by English teams 1999 Man Utd vs Bayern Munich (Champions League) 2013 Chelsea vs Benfica (Europa League) 2023 West Ham vs Fiorentina (Conference League) Drama.  ( 1 min )
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 33 - Fiorentina's Giacomo Bonaventura is the oldest Italian scorer in a major European final (33 years, 289 days) since a 36-year-old Paolo Maldini for AC Milan vs Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League final. Ace.
    33 - Fiorentina's Giacomo Bonaventura is the oldest Italian scorer in a major European final (33 years, 289 days) since a 36-year-old Paolo Maldini for AC Milan vs Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League final. Ace.
    On the six previous occasions that Giacomo Bonaventura has scored for Fiorentina this season across all competitions, his side have gone on to win the game... #UECLfinal https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fiorentina-vs-west-ham-stats-2022-23-europa-conference-league-final-live/
    On the six previous occasions that Giacomo Bonaventura has scored for Fiorentina this season across all competitions, his side have gone on to win the game... #UECLfinal theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fi…
    Saïd Benrahma has now scored six penalties from six attempts in all competitions for the Hammers in 2022-23 - the only Premier League player to have taken as many this season with a 100% success rate is Alexis Mac Allister (also 6/6). #UECLfinal https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fiorentina-vs-west-ham-stats-2022-23-europa-conference-league-final-live/
    Saïd Benrahma has now scored six penalties from six attempts in all competitions for the Hammers in 2022-23 - the only Premier League player to have taken as many this season with a 100% success rate is Alexis Mac Allister (also 6/6). #UECLfinal theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fi…
    Arthur Cabral's on for Fiorentina... https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fiorentina-vs-west-ham-stats-2022-23-europa-conference-league-final-live/ #UECLfinal
    Arthur Cabral's on for Fiorentina... theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fi… #UECLfinal
    It's been a tough opening half an hour for Michail Antonio. He's had 15 touches of the ball so far, but is yet to complete a pass to a teammate. More live stats: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fiorentina-vs-west-ham-stats-2022-23-europa-conference-league-final-live/ #UECLfinal
    It's been a tough opening half an hour for Michail Antonio. He's had 15 touches of the ball so far, but is yet to complete a pass to a teammate. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fi… #UECLfinal
    The Opta chalkboards are now live! Head here to do your own analysis during the game (and post-match): https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fiorentina-vs-west-ham-stats-2022-23-europa-conference-league-final-live/ #UECLfinal
    The Opta chalkboards are now live! theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fi… #UECLfinal nitter.net/OptaAnalyst/status/1666504718602911745#m
    How many major European trophies have English clubs won? https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/european-trophies-won-by-english-clubs/
    How many major European trophies have English clubs won? theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/eu…
    𝐔𝐄𝐂𝐋 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄: West Ham vs. Fiorentina 📈 We're covering the #UECLFinal live in our match blog, tonight. This includes interactive Opta data chalkboards, so once the game begins (and post-match), you'll be able to do your own analysis from the final.
    𝐔𝐄𝐂𝐋 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄: West Ham vs. Fiorentina 📈 #UECLFinal live in our match blog, tonight. This includes interactive Opta data chalkboards, so once the game begins (and post-match), you'll be able to do your own analysis from the final.
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Mined some statistical curiosities ahead of the UCL final for @OptaAnalyst 👇 https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/champions-league-2022-23-stats-trends/
    Mined some statistical curiosities ahead of the UCL final for @OptaAnalyst 👇 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ch…
    Bellingham ▶️ Real Madrid Jude Bellingham looks set to make a huge move to Spain. But what are Real Madrid getting for their money? 💰 https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/jude-bellingham-real-madrid-transfer/
    Bellingham ▶️ Real Madrid theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ju…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Define "middle of the road" team please, Harry? https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/who-are-the-best-football-team-in-the-world-opta-power-rankings/
    Define "middle of the road" team please, Harry? theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/wh… nitter.net/footballdaily/status/1666389517211664386#m
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Fiorentina vs West Ham: UECL Final Preview 🏆 Two teams that have just one major European trophy each in their histories look to double that haul in the UEFA Europa Conference League final. We look ahead to tonight's match. #UECLfinal | #FIOWHU https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fiorentina-vs-west-ham-prediction-preview-uefa-europa-conference-league-final/
    Fiorentina vs West Ham: UECL Final Preview 🏆 #UECLfinal | #FIOWHU theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/fi…
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    Snow flies patrolling the frozen mountains of North America in search of mates have developed a unique adaptation to their hostile environment. https://scim.ag/2Vh
    Snow flies patrolling the frozen mountains of North America in search of mates have developed a unique adaptation to their hostile environment. scim.ag/2Vh
    President Joe Biden is asking Congress for $35 million to begin planning a new national laboratory to study the impact of #ClimateChange on disadvantaged communities. https://scim.ag/2Vd
    President Joe Biden is asking Congress for $35 million to begin planning a new national laboratory to study the impact of #ClimateChange on disadvantaged communities. scim.ag/2Vd
    New lab studies suggest #SARSCoV2 causes brain cells to stick together, but more research is needed to determine the overall significance. https://scim.ag/2V8
    New lab studies suggest #SARSCoV2 causes brain cells to stick together, but more research is needed to determine the overall significance. scim.ag/2V8
    By systematically citing other papers published by Saveetha faculty—including papers on completely unrelated topics—the undergraduate publications have helped dramatically inflate the number of citations linked to Saveetha Dental College. https://scim.ag/2V4
    By systematically citing other papers published by Saveetha faculty—including papers on completely unrelated topics—the undergraduate publications have helped dramatically inflate the number of citations linked to Saveetha Dental College. scim.ag/2V4
    Replacing worn-out batteries in animal tracking devices can be a time-consuming, expensive duty for wildlife scientists. It’s stressful for the animals, too.  Now, researchers have invented a tracker powered by the animals’ own movement. https://scim.ag/2UY
    Replacing worn-out batteries in animal tracking devices can be a time-consuming, expensive duty for wildlife scientists. It’s stressful for the animals, too.  scim.ag/2UY
    Comb jellies may have descended from the "sister to all other animals." https://scim.ag/2UT
    Comb jellies may have descended from the "sister to all other animals." scim.ag/2UT
    Ancient life forms may have left traces of oily molecules in rocks more than 1 billion years ago, providing new insights into the evolution of cholesterol. https://scim.ag/2UQ
    Ancient life forms may have left traces of oily molecules in rocks more than 1 billion years ago, providing new insights into the evolution of cholesterol. scim.ag/2UQ
    Brazil’s Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling this week that could determine the fate of controversial legislation that conservationists fear will undermine efforts to protect the nation’s forests. https://scim.ag/2UL
    Brazil’s Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling this week that could determine the fate of controversial legislation that conservationists fear will undermine efforts to protect the nation’s forests. scim.ag/2UL
    After 20 years in prison for murder and manslaughter, Kathleen Folbigg is enjoying freedom again thanks to scientists who gathered evidence that the deaths of her four children likely stemmed from natural causes. https://scim.ag/2UH
    After 20 years in prison for murder and manslaughter, Kathleen Folbigg is enjoying freedom again thanks to scientists who gathered evidence that the deaths of her four children likely stemmed from natural causes. scim.ag/2UH
    The EPA will require evidence that introduced traits don’t increase health risks before exempting genetically modified plants from regulation. https://scim.ag/2UD
    The EPA will require evidence that introduced traits don’t increase health risks before exempting genetically modified plants from regulation. scim.ag/2UD
    President Joe Biden intends to name Mandy Cohen, a physician and public health expert with broad government experience, to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://scim.ag/2UB
    President Joe Biden intends to name Mandy Cohen, a physician and public health expert with broad government experience, to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. scim.ag/2UB
    The use of highly enriched uranium in a small test reactor would contravene the U.S. policy of removing the fuel from civilian reactors around the world to keep it from being made into bombs. https://scim.ag/2Uz
    The use of highly enriched uranium in a small test reactor would contravene the U.S. policy of removing the fuel from civilian reactors around the world to keep it from being made into bombs. scim.ag/2Uz
    Researchers around the globe are now trying to revive antibody treatments to treat #COVID19 by redesigning them to take aim at targets that are less prone to mutation. https://scim.ag/2Uy
    Researchers around the globe are now trying to revive antibody treatments to treat #COVID19 by redesigning them to take aim at targets that are less prone to mutation. scim.ag/2Uy
    It sounds like a movie plot, but it’s the strange-but-true story of the marbled crayfish, whose unusual evolution may suggest a strategy for tackling cancer. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2Uw
    It sounds like a movie plot, but it’s the strange-but-true story of the marbled crayfish, whose unusual evolution may suggest a strategy for tackling cancer. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2Uw
    Although many researchers and powerful Kansas politicians have supported the project, some scientists, residents, and farm groups have voiced concerns about handling pathogens dangerous to livestock and humans in the nation’s agricultural heartland. https://scim.ag/2Uu
    Although many researchers and powerful Kansas politicians have supported the project, some scientists, residents, and farm groups have voiced concerns about handling pathogens dangerous to livestock and humans in the nation’s agricultural heartland. scim.ag/2Uu
    The NIH says it has brought more than 200 tardy investigators into compliance since July 2022. https://scim.ag/2Ut
    The NIH says it has brought more than 200 tardy investigators into compliance since July 2022. scim.ag/2Ut
    A wireless device, attached to a bee’s back, accurately tracked the insect’s location in flight and may one day allow physicians to remotely track medical devices inside patients. https://scim.ag/2Ur
    A wireless device, attached to a bee’s back, accurately tracked the insect’s location in flight and may one day allow physicians to remotely track medical devices inside patients. scim.ag/2Ur
    Since first evolving 350 million years ago, the tongue has taken myriad forms, unlocking new niches and boosting the diversity of life. Learn more: https://scim.ag/2Up @ScienceVisuals
    Since first evolving 350 million years ago, the tongue has taken myriad forms, unlocking new niches and boosting the diversity of life. scim.ag/2Up @ScienceVisuals
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    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) reoccur easily, in part, because resident memory T (TRM) cells are slow to establish immune memory, finds a new @SciImmunology study in mice. https://scim.ag/2Vg
    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) reoccur easily, in part, because resident memory T (TRM) cells are slow to establish immune memory, finds a new @SciImmunology study in mice. scim.ag/2Vg
    A recent Science study considers the wide-ranging effects that transposable elements impose on the genomic architecture of placental mammals. https://scim.ag/2Vc #Zoonomia
    A recent Science study considers the wide-ranging effects that transposable elements impose on the genomic architecture of placental mammals. scim.ag/2Vc #Zoonomia
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: This week's new issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine is here!  A preclinical study explores why dengue infections can worsen future Zika infections, a small molecule smooths skin toxicities from chemotherapy, and more. https://scim.ag/2V7
    This week's new issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine is here!  scim.ag/2V7
    The #liver has an uncanny ability to repair and regenerate itself, and new research in mice suggests that the suppression of #cholesterol synthesis by the protein UHRF2 could be important for the process. @SciSignal https://scim.ag/2V3
    The #liver has an uncanny ability to repair and regenerate itself, and new research in mice suggests that the suppression of #cholesterol synthesis by the protein UHRF2 could be important for the process. @SciSignal scim.ag/2V3
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: To understand how the pancreatic tumor microenvironment contributes to disease progression, researchers have developed an experimental model allowing for direct, microscopic visualization of human pancreatic tumors. Learn more in this week’s issue: https://scim.ag/2V1
    To understand how the pancreatic tumor microenvironment contributes to disease progression, researchers have developed an experimental model allowing for direct, microscopic visualization of human pancreatic tumors. scim.ag/2V1
    “I'm constantly learning how to exist in this world as my true self.” #PrideMonth @ScienceCareers https://scim.ag/2US
    “I'm constantly learning how to exist in this world as my true self.” #PrideMonth @ScienceCareers scim.ag/2US
    Using a lentivirus to facilitate expression of an immune receptor antagonist into transplantable hematopoietic stem cells, researchers demonstrate a process that can ameliorate several IL-1-based autoimmune disorders in mice. https://scim.ag/2UN @ScienceTM
    Using a lentivirus to facilitate expression of an immune receptor antagonist into transplantable hematopoietic stem cells, researchers demonstrate a process that can ameliorate several IL-1-based autoimmune disorders in mice. scim.ag/2UN @ScienceTM
    New in Science: MRI data from more than 40,000 UK Biobank participants reveals the intertwined nature of heart and brain health in humans. The results could help identify new potential therapeutic targets. https://scim.ag/2UK
    New in Science: MRI data from more than 40,000 UK Biobank participants reveals the intertwined nature of heart and brain health in humans. scim.ag/2UK
    The evolution of the nervous system may have followed multiple paths and risen independently in two early lineages of animals, found a recent Science study in comb jellies. The results offer a new perspective on neuronal networks and neurotransmission. https://scim.ag/2UC
    The evolution of the nervous system may have followed multiple paths and risen independently in two early lineages of animals, found a recent Science study in comb jellies. scim.ag/2UC
    🐙 Indigenous narratives inform an ecologist’s ode to the octopus 🔢 Exploring the arms race between codemakers and codebreakers ❄️ A soul-searching account of a voyage to Antarctica Check out the 2023 summer reading list from @SciMagBooks: https://scim.ag/2UA
    🐙 Indigenous narratives inform an ecologist’s ode to the octopus @SciMagBooks: scim.ag/2UA
    Native Americans who lived in present-day central Alaska during the last ice age may have started freshwater fishing by around 13,000 years ago, suggests a new analysis in @ScienceAdvances. https://scim.ag/2Ux
    Native Americans who lived in present-day central Alaska during the last ice age may have started freshwater fishing by around 13,000 years ago, suggests a new analysis in @ScienceAdvances. scim.ag/2Ux
    In Science, researchers present a new method for achieving autonomous realignment and self-healing in multilayered soft electronic devices and robots. Learn more: https://scim.ag/2Uv
    In Science, researchers present a new method for achieving autonomous realignment and self-healing in multilayered soft electronic devices and robots. scim.ag/2Uv
    New in @ScienceTM: By analyzing the molecular landscape of bladder cancers in 327 patients, researchers have now identified three unique subtypes of tumors that show predictable responses to immunotherapy with the bacterium Bacillus Calmette-Guérin. https://scim.ag/2Us
    New in @ScienceTM: By analyzing the molecular landscape of bladder cancers in 327 patients, researchers have now identified three unique subtypes of tumors that show predictable responses to immunotherapy with the bacterium Bacillus Calmette-Guérin. scim.ag/2Us
    On the latest #SciencePodcast🎙️, @mhc205 talks with @RoopeKaaronen about how and why cultures use body-based measurements, such as arm lengths and hand spans. 🎧 Listen to this segment and more: https://scim.ag/2Uq
    On the latest #SciencePodcast🎙️, @mhc205 talks with @RoopeKaaronen about how and why cultures use body-based measurements, such as arm lengths and hand spans. scim.ag/2Uq
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    R to @gelliottmorris: the margin of error might even be bigger as for some reason the GSS is telling me the sample size for men ages 18-34 in 2022 was -8,750 people (yes, negative)
    the margin of error might even be bigger as for some reason the GSS is telling me the sample size for men ages 18-34 in 2022 was -8,750 people (yes, negative)
    i’m on my phone so excuse the chart quality, but here is that graph of conservative self-ID among young men but adding lines for liberals and moderates for context. margin of error here for each line is close to 10 points https://gssdataexplorer.norc.org/analysis_summary_export
    i’m on my phone so excuse the chart quality, but here is that graph of conservative self-ID among young men but adding lines for liberals and moderates for context. gssdataexplorer.norc.org/ana… nitter.net/kdrum/status/1666524028188909568#m
    my prior is that the Doug Burgum campaign does not have the legs to make it, but the announcement is certainly refreshing as far as GOP primary videos go. there is definitely a constituency for this… though i’m doubtful that it’s big enough to beat Trump
    my prior is that the Doug Burgum campaign does not have the legs to make it, but the announcement is certainly refreshing as far as GOP primary videos go. there is definitely a constituency for this… though i’m doubtful that it’s big enough to beat Trump nitter.net/williamjordann/status/1666461453128196097#m  ( 1 min )
    R to @gelliottmorris: as i expected…
    as i expected… nitter.net/n_stenhou/status/1666264142850805761#m
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    Researchers calculated that high-emitting countries, including the U.S., should pay $192 trillion in compensation to low-emitting nations https://trib.al/IxsnUJU
    Researchers calculated that high-emitting countries, including the U.S., should pay $192 trillion in compensation to low-emitting nations trib.al/IxsnUJU  ( 1 min )
    The terror bird was, well, clucking terrifying. Meet these "murder birds" on Science, Quickly’s mini-series on monster birds with host 🎙️ @flichtman. 🎧 Listen on @spotifypodcasts 🔗 https://bit.ly/3J3t0mR
    The terror bird was, well, clucking terrifying. @flichtman. @spotifypodcasts 🔗 bit.ly/3J3t0mR
    Neutrinos are bizarre and ubiquitous and may just break the rules of physics https://trib.al/K5myKRT
    Neutrinos are bizarre and ubiquitous and may just break the rules of physics trib.al/K5myKRT
    RT by @sciam: The bad news: Looks outside the window at the orange skies over NYC. The good news: The smoke should probably be less of an issue the rest of the summer. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-long-will-wildfire-smoke-last-and-where-will-it-spread/
    The bad news: Looks outside the window at the orange skies over NYC. The good news: The smoke should probably be less of an issue the rest of the summer. scientificamerican.com/artic…
    Indigenous groups are developing data storage technology that gives users privacy and control. Could their work influence those fighting back against invasive apps? https://trib.al/ewC6xJc
    Indigenous groups are developing data storage technology that gives users privacy and control. Could their work influence those fighting back against invasive apps? trib.al/ewC6xJc
    Smoke from record-setting wildfires in Canada has blanketed parts of the eastern U.S., but shifting summer weather patterns should bring relief https://trib.al/SHnaSeu
    Smoke from record-setting wildfires in Canada has blanketed parts of the eastern U.S., but shifting summer weather patterns should bring relief trib.al/SHnaSeu  ( 1 min )
    RT by @sciam: Unhealthy wildfire smoke from the west is blanketing eastern cities today. How long will it stay, and where will it go next? @AndreaTWeather tells you, now at @sciam. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-long-will-wildfire-smoke-last-and-where-will-it-spread/
    Unhealthy wildfire smoke from the west is blanketing eastern cities today. How long will it stay, and where will it go next? @AndreaTWeather tells you, now at @sciam. scientificamerican.com/artic…
    Researchers hope their work on racial health disparities will be a “call to action” https://trib.al/AbL2Sdf
    Researchers hope their work on racial health disparities will be a “call to action” trib.al/AbL2Sdf
    Extensive measures are taken to ensure water quality in public systems. Why not do the same for air? Read this 2022 piece on improving indoor air quality. https://trib.al/CSNjHXk
    Extensive measures are taken to ensure water quality in public systems. Why not do the same for air? trib.al/CSNjHXk
    Intense Canadian wildfires are sending smoke down to the U.S. This 2020 feature highlights an aerial campaign to understand the impacts of smoke exposure on human health. https://trib.al/3hcbCrw
    Intense Canadian wildfires are sending smoke down to the U.S. This 2020 feature highlights an aerial campaign to understand the impacts of smoke exposure on human health. trib.al/3hcbCrw
    The COVID pandemic put mRNA technology, long in development, to the test. Here's a look at how it might fight cancer and when it might reach patients https://trib.al/qTibMdJ
    The COVID pandemic put mRNA technology, long in development, to the test. Here's a look at how it might fight cancer and when it might reach patients trib.al/qTibMdJ  ( 1 min )
    Officially, these prehistoric birds are the dromornithids, but everyone who studies them calls them thunderbirds--and for good reason. https://trib.al/xF6hvS3
    Officially, these prehistoric birds are the dromornithids, but everyone who studies them calls them thunderbirds--and for good reason. trib.al/xF6hvS3
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    Are you a postdoc working in academia or industry? Share your career experiences with Nature https://go.nature.com/3qtFPAC
    Are you a postdoc working in academia or industry? Share your career experiences with Nature go.nature.com/3qtFPAC
    Futures sci-fi short story: Don’t feed the physicists https://go.nature.com/3oPrVrQ
    Futures sci-fi short story: Don’t feed the physicists go.nature.com/3oPrVrQ
    LGBTQIA+ Scientists mark the start of Pride Month by describing how colleagues and collaborators can better support them in lab and fieldwork settings. https://go.nature.com/3X19r4n
    LGBTQIA+ Scientists mark the start of Pride Month by describing how colleagues and collaborators can better support them in lab and fieldwork settings. go.nature.com/3X19r4n
    The Arctic Ocean will lose all summer sea ice in the coming decades, even if humans drastically cut carbon emissions. https://go.nature.com/3MTgCXJ
    The Arctic Ocean will lose all summer sea ice in the coming decades, even if humans drastically cut carbon emissions. go.nature.com/3MTgCXJ
    Editorial: Why Nature will not allow the use of generative AI in images and video https://go.nature.com/42sFnj9
    Editorial: Why Nature will not allow the use of generative AI in images and video go.nature.com/42sFnj9
    Humility, accountability and collectivity: "Everything we do — who we hire, who we collaborate with and how we take out the trash — we do with three values in mind," explains environmental scientist Max Liboiron. https://go.nature.com/3WRieG1
    Humility, accountability and collectivity: "Everything we do — who we hire, who we collaborate with and how we take out the trash — we do with three values in mind," explains environmental scientist Max Liboiron. go.nature.com/3WRieG1
    R to @Nature: Get this Briefing free in your inbox 📩 sign up at: https://www.nature.com/briefing/signup/?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    Get this Briefing free in your inbox 📩 sign up at: nature.com/briefing/signup/?…
    R to @Nature: Today, we're celebrating the winners of the @WHO’s Health for All Film Festival. The filmmakers tackle complex subjects with impressive tact and creativity.
    Today, we're celebrating the winners of the @WHO’s Health for All Film Festival. The filmmakers tackle complex subjects with impressive tact and creativity. nitter.net/WHO/status/1666111890018258944#m
    R to @Nature: When a meteorite crashed into a New Jersey bedroom, "it was warm,” says the woman who found it. (via @sciam)
    When a meteorite crashed into a New Jersey bedroom, "it was warm,” says the woman who found it. (via @sciam)
    R to @Nature: The lasers that form part of the Very Large Telescope make sodium atoms in the atmosphere glow like artificial stars, allowing the telescope to correct for atmospheric distortion of the light from real stars. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01876-3?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    The lasers that form part of the Very Large Telescope make sodium atoms in the atmosphere glow like artificial stars, allowing the telescope to correct for atmospheric distortion of the light from real stars. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: Runner-up Miles Lizak’s 'Scientific enlightenment in the Stupid Questions Office' highlights the benefits of asking brave questions rather than claiming to know all the answers. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01856-7?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    Runner-up Miles Lizak’s 'Scientific enlightenment in the Stupid Questions Office' highlights the benefits of asking brave questions rather than claiming to know all the answers. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: In runner-up Evandro Ferrada’s 'The Eclosion Event', science and a research culture are transformed by limitless energy. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01854-9?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    In runner-up Evandro Ferrada’s 'The Eclosion Event', science and a research culture are transformed by limitless energy. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: Read the winning story by Katherine Ember: "Golden sunlight, no jacket, a gentle breeze. A fragment of human face in my bag.... Mornings like this are the reason I won’t be retiring any time soon." https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01855-8?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    Read the winning story by Katherine Ember: "Golden sunlight, no jacket, a gentle breeze. A fragment of human face in my bag.... Mornings like this are the reason I won’t be retiring any time soon." nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: In her book 'The Autumn Ghost', @wunschcritcare provides a detailed history of polio and its vaccines, iron lungs and the rise of anaesthesiology — a story that has rich parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic, writes reviewer @EricTopol. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01830-3?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    In her book 'The Autumn Ghost', @wunschcritcare provides a detailed history of polio and its vaccines, iron lungs and the rise of anaesthesiology — a story that has rich parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic, writes reviewer @EricTopol. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: Some have welcomed the plan as a much-needed incentive to conduct research in a country where most academics are focused on teaching. Critics argue that it rewards established researchers rather than encouraging those at earlier career stages. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01729-z?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    Some have welcomed the plan as a much-needed incentive to conduct research in a country where most academics are focused on teaching. Critics argue that it rewards established researchers rather than encouraging those at earlier career stages. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: The idea that there’s a connection between dementia and some viruses — such as the varicella zoster virus, which causes shingles — is controversial. But a preprint study offers tantalizing hints that shingles vaccination might cut the risk of dementia. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01824-1?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    The idea that there’s a connection between dementia and some viruses — such as the varicella zoster virus, which causes shingles — is controversial. But a preprint study offers tantalizing hints that shingles vaccination might cut the risk of dementia. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: “The fear is that this virus will produce a new variant that can compete with the current ones and is more severe”, says @AliHMokdad. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01872-7?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    “The fear is that this virus will produce a new variant that can compete with the current ones and is more severe”, says @AliHMokdad. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: An innovative science advisory panel has been instrumental in securing the release of Kathleen Folbigg, who spent 20 years in jail in Australia for killing her four infant children. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01871-8?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    An innovative science advisory panel has been instrumental in securing the release of Kathleen Folbigg, who spent 20 years in jail in Australia for killing her four infant children. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    R to @Nature: With the death of six cheetahs in eight months, the long-term viability of a transcontinental cheetah conservation programme is in question. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01861-w?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=briefingthread
    With the death of six cheetahs in eight months, the long-term viability of a transcontinental cheetah conservation programme is in question. nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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    We’re continuing to add great features to Bard.
    We’re continuing to add great features to Bard. nitter.net/JackK/status/1666484702382002176#m
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    RT by @tetraduzione: 🔥 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: @predibase CEO, @w4nderlus7 and @FeatureformML CEO @simba_khadder discuss all things declarative ML, #LLMs, and even the amazing crab 🦀! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3IYTxSj #MLOps #DeclarativeML
    🔥 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: @predibase CEO, @w4nderlus7 and @FeatureformML CEO @simba_khadder discuss all things declarative ML, #LLMs, and even the amazing crab 🦀! bit.ly/3IYTxSj #MLOps #DeclarativeML
    RT by @tetraduzione: Today, I’m excited to introduce @DeepMind's AlphaDev, published in @Nature. It discovered faster sorting and hashing algorithms which have been released in standard open source libraries. But how does AlphaDev works? 🧵 http://dpmd.ai/3MMdUmE
    Today, I’m excited to introduce @DeepMind's AlphaDev, published in @Nature. It discovered faster sorting and hashing algorithms which have been released in standard open source libraries. But how does AlphaDev works? 🧵 dpmd.ai/3MMdUmE
    RT by @tetraduzione: We updated the manuscript to incorporate the reviewer comments and made our code public. Arxiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/2301.11355 GH: https://github.com/noegroup/rigid-flows See thread below for details 👇 #ICML2023 #MachineLearning
    We updated the manuscript to incorporate the reviewer comments and made our code public. arxiv.org/abs/2301.11355 github.com/noegroup/rigid-fl… #ICML2023 #MachineLearning nitter.net/jonkhler/status/1650781637934809089#m
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    reminder to look into who funds the research you come across just as much as you do the sources they cite
    reminder to look into who funds the research you come across just as much as you do the sources they cite
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    Simone Inzaghi is fairly unusual as (a) a former striker coaching at a high level & (b) a coach who almost always uses two strikers. Here's a look at the relationship between those two things, and how opponents often struggle to deal with his front two. https://theathletic.com/4585738/2023/06/07/inter-champions-league-final-strikers/
    Simone Inzaghi is fairly unusual as (a) a former striker coaching at a high level & (b) a coach who almost always uses two strikers. Here's a look at the relationship between those two things, and how opponents often struggle to deal with his front two. theathletic.com/4585738/2023…
    Points won by the side who finished 18th this season. Ligue 1: 26. Serie A: 31. Premier League: 34. La Liga: 40. A huge range.
    Points won by the side who finished 18th this season. Ligue 1: 26. Serie A: 31. Premier League: 34. La Liga: 40. A huge range.
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    RT by @SingularMattrix: 🌟Announcing "Lineax" - our newest #JAX library! For fast linear solves and least squares. GitHub: https://github.com/google/lineax * Fast compile time * Fast runtime * Efficient new algorithms (e.g. QR) + existing ones (GMRES, LU, SVD, ...) * Support for general linear operators🔥 1/
    🌟Announcing "Lineax" - our newest #JAX library! For fast linear solves and least squares. github.com/google/lineax * Fast compile time * Fast runtime * Efficient new algorithms (e.g. QR) + existing ones (GMRES, LU, SVD, ...) * Support for general linear operators🔥 1/
    RT by @SingularMattrix: Check out the recent updates to PGMax, our JAX package for implementing large discrete probabilistic graphical models. It can now solve the smooth dual of LP relaxation of MAP problems orders faster than LP solvers, & more 1/6 https://github.com/deepmind/PGMax
    Check out the recent updates to PGMax, our JAX package for implementing large discrete probabilistic graphical models. It can now solve the smooth dual of LP relaxation of MAP problems orders faster than LP solvers, & more 1/6 github.com/deepmind/PGMax
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    New blog tomorrow on a European club that I've never reviewed before 👍
    New blog tomorrow on a European club that I've never reviewed before 👍
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    you name your porno site "dog fart network" an d expect people to jack off to it. no wonder nyc is engulfed in poison right now
    you name your porno site "dog fart network" an d expect people to jack off to it. no wonder nyc is engulfed in poison right now
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    Throw back to one little AGI (daughter) feeding other little AGIs — somewhere in an ashram in haridwar a few months ago. She has no priors about acts of service and what it means, but felt incredibly excited to keep at it. Why? What is it about the agent-agent sharing experiences that makes it intrinsically rewarding? What will make AGI have such emergent intrinsic rewards leading to empathy? One is obviously imitation learning but that is not enough. The act of dissolving the agent and environment boundary is at the core of feeling good about such an action — this dissolution feels more empowering and therefore blissful. Similarly if an AGI were to maximize this agent-environment dissolution boundary then we would get to emergent empathy. This is optimal for an AGI because it would end up maximizing its coverage in the environment while consuming as little energy as possible. Any duality between the agent and the environment means there is some internal thought or action — this requires compute flops. Killing a human is suboptimal for similar reasons — it is unnecessarily compute inefficient and destroys valuable information that is very hard to reconstruct. I feel like there is a principle here to solve the AGI alignment problem.
    Throw back to one little AGI (daughter) feeding other little AGIs — somewhere in an ashram in haridwar a few months ago. She has no priors about acts of service and what it means, but felt incredibly excited to keep at it. Why? What is it about the agent-agent sharing experiences that makes it intrinsically rewarding? What will make AGI have such emergent intrinsic rewards leading to empathy? One is obviously imitation learning but that is not enough. The act of dissolving the agent and environment boundary is at the core of feeling good about such an action — this dissolution feels more empowering and therefore blissful. Similarly if an AGI were to maximize this agent-environment dissolution boundary then we would get to emergent empathy. This is optimal for an AGI because it would end up maximizing its coverage in the environment while consuming as little energy as possible. Any duality between the agent and the environment means there is some internal thought or action — this requires compute flops. Killing a human is suboptimal for similar reasons — it is unnecessarily compute inefficient and destroys valuable information that is very hard to reconstruct. I feel like there is a principle here to solve the AGI alignment problem.
    On my way to #LATechWeek. DMs open if you want to talk about @CSM_ai
    On my way to #LATechWeek. DMs open if you want to talk about @CSM_ai

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    re: this chart (1) most 18 yr olds know very little about politics, so excluding “moderates” likely changes conclusions here (2) ideological ID is not policy prefs — bet that looks more liberal for HS boys (3) are edu polarization & the gender attainment gap upstream of this?
    re: this chart nitter.net/dcoxpolls/status/1666076705503555584#m
    someone should make a chart of smoothed quarterly change in these variables + gas prices since 2021
    someone should make a chart of smoothed quarterly change in these variables + gas prices since 2021 nitter.net/chrislhayes/status/1666165463330455554#m
    go back 90 years and the big concern was opinion polls would ruin democracy. in 1960 skeptics worried about regression. then came the microtargeting scare. none of these technologies destabilized our democracy. while LLMs are new, and evolving, moral panics are an old past time
    go back 90 years and the big concern was opinion polls would ruin democracy. in 1960 skeptics worried about regression. then came the microtargeting scare. none of these technologies destabilized our democracy. nitter.net/jon_m_rob/status/1666132852877012996#m
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    Nonfarm employment up 339,000 in May 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/nonfarm-employment-up-339000-in-may-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Nonfarm employment up 339,000 in May 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/nonfar… #BLSdata
    Nonfarm employment up 339,000 in May 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/nonfarm-employment-up-339000-in-may-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Nonfarm employment up 339,000 in May 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/nonfar… #BLSdata
    Four personal tax liabilities trends that have emerged from recent tax legislation https://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-12/four-personal-tax-trends.htm #BLSdata
    Four personal tax liabilities trends that have emerged from recent tax legislation bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-12/f… #BLSdata
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    With a hint of caramel from toasted sugar, Belgian cassonade, or light brown sugar, this Swiss meringue–based chocolate frosting is rich, complex, and none too sweet. https://www.seriouseats.com/chocolate-swiss-buttercream?taid=647fba8bdb776900014b24c2&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    With a hint of caramel from toasted sugar, Belgian cassonade, or light brown sugar, this Swiss meringue–based chocolate frosting is rich, complex, and none too sweet. seriouseats.com/chocolate-sw…
    We tasted 17 instant coffees to find out which ones were the sweetest, most balanced, and had the most complex flavors. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-instant-coffee-7506045?taid=647fac7bcf93b30001f183c3&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tasted 17 instant coffees to find out which ones were the sweetest, most balanced, and had the most complex flavors. seriouseats.com/best-instant…
    Blue Moon ice cream and its Smurf counterpart are sweet, sweet, sweet and bright blue. If either of these things are a turnoff, you might leave this flavor to the kiddos and the young at heart. Anyone left standing grab a spoon and dig in! https://www.seriouseats.com/blue-moon-ice-cream-recipe?taid=647f9e6fd4faf00001394b77&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Blue Moon ice cream and its Smurf counterpart are sweet, sweet, sweet and bright blue. If either of these things are a turnoff, you might leave this flavor to the kiddos and the young at heart. Anyone left standing grab a spoon and dig in! seriouseats.com/blue-moon-ic…
    This deep fryer heats oil consistently, is easy to use, and has a built-in oil filter and drain. https://www.seriouseats.com/all-clad-deep-fryer-review-7507265?taid=647f8262f01664000107affd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This deep fryer heats oil consistently, is easy to use, and has a built-in oil filter and drain. seriouseats.com/all-clad-dee…
    This utterly faithful recipe perfectly recreates a New York City halal-cart classic. https://www.seriouseats.com/serious-eats-halal-cart-style-chicken-and-rice-white-sauce-recipe?taid=647f7452ab5b670001f7e521&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This utterly faithful recipe perfectly recreates a New York City halal-cart classic. seriouseats.com/serious-eats…
    After testing 10 tea infusers, we have top picks for both ball tea infusers and basket tea infusers. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-tea-infusers-7500581?taid=647f661bd4faf000013938b2&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    After testing 10 tea infusers, we have top picks for both ball tea infusers and basket tea infusers. seriouseats.com/best-tea-inf…
    This famed seafood-and-meat paella may not be traditional, but it's a favorite of diners all over the world for good reason. The grill makes it possible to cook one big enough for a crowd at home. https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-paella-mixta-mixed-paella-with-chicken-and-seafood?taid=647f49faf016640001079799&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This famed seafood-and-meat paella may not be traditional, but it's a favorite of diners all over the world for good reason. The grill makes it possible to cook one big enough for a crowd at home. seriouseats.com/grilled-pael…
    After many hours at low heat in a smoker, pork shoulder comes out silky, tender, with a crusty and crunchy bark, and ready for shredding into terrific pulled pork. https://www.seriouseats.com/real-barbecued-pulled-pork?taid=647f3beadb776900014af128&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    After many hours at low heat in a smoker, pork shoulder comes out silky, tender, with a crusty and crunchy bark, and ready for shredding into terrific pulled pork. seriouseats.com/real-barbecu…
    This gazpacho recipe calls for salting and draining the vegetables and then freezing them, which helps extract flavorful juices from their cellular structure. https://www.seriouseats.com/andalusian-gazpacho-recipe?taid=647e8527cf93b30001f11d40&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This gazpacho recipe calls for salting and draining the vegetables and then freezing them, which helps extract flavorful juices from their cellular structure. seriouseats.com/andalusian-g…
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    R to @steak_umm: sent from my apartment
    sent from my apartment
    people want what they couldn’t have as kids which means the next generation will be obsessed with affordable housing
    people want what they couldn’t have as kids which means the next generation will be obsessed with affordable housing
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    The controversial research should be destigmatized, the NASA-appointed panel said. https://scim.ag/2Uo
    The controversial research should be destigmatized, the NASA-appointed panel said. scim.ag/2Uo
    Unlike other primates, young mountain gorillas who lose a parent or have disrupted families live just as long as their peers. https://scim.ag/2Uk
    Unlike other primates, young mountain gorillas who lose a parent or have disrupted families live just as long as their peers. scim.ag/2Uk
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    RT by @ground_guru: This is the best insight into Ange that you're going to get. Brilliant webinar
    This is the best insight into Ange that you're going to get. Brilliant webinar nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1665417781876072449#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Absolutely horrible news feeing for all my former colleagues, players and backroom staff alike
    Absolutely horrible news feeing for all my former colleagues, players and backroom staff alike nitter.net/londonirish/status/1666149246863568898#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Very insightful and thought provoking presentations. Great speakers - great day!
    Very insightful and thought provoking presentations. Great speakers - great day! nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1666152251377713180#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Thanks for inviting me and how professionally the event was organised.
    Thanks for inviting me and how professionally the event was organised.
    Thank you to everyone who attended today's Youth Development Webinar - and to our brilliant speakers + sponsors @veotechnologies @jeff_weigh @DeasunO @jackbraz29 @perrywalters10 @mathlacome
    Thank you to everyone who attended today's Youth Development Webinar - and to our brilliant speakers + sponsors @veotechnologies @jeff_weigh @DeasunO @jackbraz29 @perrywalters10 @mathlacome
    RT by @ground_guru: Fascinating interview for any Spurs fans to listen to. I’m off to run through several brick walls for Ange Postecoglou. #THFC #COYS
    Fascinating interview for any Spurs fans to listen to. I’m off to run through several brick walls for Ange Postecoglou. #THFC #COYS nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1665417781876072449#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Per chi volesse approfondire la questione del ruolo del campo di data science nel calcio e nello sport in generale, consiglio di ascoltare questa intervista a Luke Bornn, fondatore di Zelus. Almeno vi risparmiate i discorsi sul Moneyball campati in aria https://trainingground.guru/articles/luke-bornn-the-future-of-data-science-in-football
    Per chi volesse approfondire la questione del ruolo del campo di data science nel calcio e nello sport in generale, consiglio di ascoltare questa intervista a Luke Bornn, fondatore di Zelus. Almeno vi risparmiate i discorsi sul Moneyball campati in aria trainingground.guru/articles…
    🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸 Final presentation of a busy day at the Youth Development Webinar: #9: Carlos Casal Lopez ~ @LaLigaEN 10-Year Plan For Academies
    🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸 @LaLigaEN 10-Year Plan For Academies
    RT by @ground_guru: Carlos Casal Lopez, Football Programs Leader from @LaLiga sharing insights about 'LaLiga's 10 year plan for Academies' as part of our Youth Development Webinar. @ground_guru
    Carlos Casal Lopez, Football Programs Leader from @LaLiga sharing insights about 'LaLiga's 10 year plan for Academies' as part of our Youth Development Webinar. @ground_guru
    RT by @ground_guru: Enjoyable final presentation at the @ground_guru Youth Development Webinar!
    Enjoyable final presentation at the @ground_guru Youth Development Webinar!
    RT by @ground_guru: Brilliant presentation from Tom Hocking at the @ground_guru Youth Development Webinar.
    Brilliant presentation from Tom Hocking at the @ground_guru Youth Development Webinar.
    Youth Development Webinar #8: Tom Hocking ~ Video Analysis @WolvesAcademy @veotechnologies
    Youth Development Webinar @WolvesAcademy @veotechnologies
    RT by @ground_guru: Tom Hocking, First team Assistant Performance Analyst @Wolves sharing insights into 'Video analysis at Wolves Academy' as part of our Youth Development Webinar. @ground_guru
    Tom Hocking, First team Assistant Performance Analyst @Wolves sharing insights into 'Video analysis at Wolves Academy' as part of our Youth Development Webinar. @ground_guru
    RT by @ground_guru: Phenomenal presentation by Andy Goldie on the work ongoing @swans_academy as part of the @ground_guru Youth Development Webinar 👍
    Phenomenal presentation by Andy Goldie on the work ongoing @swans_academy as part of the @ground_guru Youth Development Webinar 👍
    RT by @ground_guru: Sunderland getting mentioned a lot in terms of what we should do. I agree, but know what it looks like. The sporting director runs the club. Sets the philosophy and culture throughout. Employs a head coach, data & recruitment team Read 👇👇👇👇 https://trainingground.guru/articles/james-young-the-role-of-data-in-sunderlands-brave-new-world
    Sunderland getting mentioned a lot in terms of what we should do. trainingground.guru/articles…
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    "Navigating academia as a young mother is hard, but it's also rewarding." In this #ScienceWorkingLife, a #PhD student wrote that her daughters have benefited from her pursuit of higher education. https://scim.ag/2Ul #NationalHigherEducationDay @ScienceCareers
    "Navigating academia as a young mother is hard, but it's also rewarding." #ScienceWorkingLife, a #PhD student wrote that her daughters have benefited from her pursuit of higher education. scim.ag/2Ul #NationalHigherEducationDay @ScienceCareers
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Don’t miss this week’s new issue of #ScienceSignaling! Researchers show how a biochemical modification enables macrophages to neutralize tuberculosis, a mouse study demystifies the mechanisms behind brain swelling in stroke, and more. https://scim.ag/2Ui
    Don’t miss this week’s new issue of #ScienceSignaling! Researchers show how a biochemical modification enables macrophages to neutralize tuberculosis, a mouse study demystifies the mechanisms behind brain swelling in stroke, and more. scim.ag/2Ui
    A new Science study presents a method for #3Dprinting nanoscale optical-grade glass at 650°C—roughly 500°C lower than the sinter temperatures needed by other methods. The approach may help redefine the paradigm for free-form manufacturing of silica glass. https://scim.ag/2Ue
    A new Science study presents a method for #3Dprinting nanoscale optical-grade glass at 650°C—roughly 500°C lower than the sinter temperatures needed by other methods. scim.ag/2Ue
    A new @SciImmunology study involving human skin samples presents a spatial atlas of immune cells during psoriasis and health. https://scim.ag/2U8
    A new @SciImmunology study involving human skin samples presents a spatial atlas of immune cells during psoriasis and health. scim.ag/2U8
    R to @ScienceMagazine: By comparing reference genomes of 12 macaque species that together cover all the known macaque groups, researchers in @ScienceAdvances have uncovered an ancient hybrid origin of a macaque lineage. https://scim.ag/2SA #PrimateGenomes
    By comparing reference genomes of 12 macaque species that together cover all the known macaque groups, researchers in @ScienceAdvances have uncovered an ancient hybrid origin of a macaque lineage. scim.ag/2SA #PrimateGenomes
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    Senate Democrats' biggest hurdle in 2024 will be outrunning Biden's poor approval ratings. Don't miss @JessicaTaylor's latest data dive: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/senate-charts/senate-democrats-biggest-2024-challenge-outrunning-biden
    Senate Democrats' biggest hurdle in 2024 will be outrunning Biden's poor approval ratings. @JessicaTaylor's latest data dive: cookpolitical.com/analysis/s…
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    There is a deliberate and concentrated effort to prevent my posts from appearing on The News
    There is a deliberate and concentrated effort to prevent my posts from appearing on The News
    thinking about the insane tax breaks i'll get when i produce 10000 dog shit AI generated tv shows just to cancel them
    thinking about the insane tax breaks i'll get when i produce 10000 dog shit AI generated tv shows just to cancel them
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    It seems very likely that either Roberts or Thomas is writing in Allen v. Milligan, yes.
    It seems very likely that either Roberts or Thomas is writing in Allen v. Milligan, yes. nitter.net/whitnessing/status/1666157036973719578#m
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    R to @sciam: Read the full story by @kernhendricks to learn more. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-rare-glimpse-into-afghanistans-spectacular-vanishing-forests/
    Read the full story by @kernhendricks to learn more. scientificamerican.com/artic…  ( 1 min )
    R to @sciam: Despite the grueling physical demands of his job, this logger only earns roughly 40 cents for each “sleeper”—a rectangular chunk of timber about a foot wide and eight feet long—that he cuts from the forest. He says he makes about $11 in an average day. https://bit.ly/3P0rmq4
    Despite the grueling physical demands of his job, this logger only earns roughly 40 cents for each “sleeper”—a rectangular chunk of timber about a foot wide and eight feet long—that he cuts from the forest. He says he makes about $11 in an average day. bit.ly/3P0rmq4
    R to @sciam: The deep green pine and cedar forests are often the only real resource available to the communities who live in them. https://bit.ly/3P0rmq4
    The deep green pine and cedar forests are often the only real resource available to the communities who live in them. bit.ly/3P0rmq4
    R to @sciam: Rising economic pressure is making it steadily harder to persuade people when it comes to choosing the health of forests over that of their families. https://bit.ly/3P0rmq4
    Rising economic pressure is making it steadily harder to persuade people when it comes to choosing the health of forests over that of their families. bit.ly/3P0rmq4
    Despite the timber trade’s central role in eastern Afghanistan’s economy, harvesting these vast woodlands comes at a steep cost to other resources, as well as to the local ecology. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3P0rmq4 📸 @kernhendricks
    Despite the timber trade’s central role in eastern Afghanistan’s economy, harvesting these vast woodlands comes at a steep cost to other resources, as well as to the local ecology. bit.ly/3P0rmq4 @kernhendricks  ( 1 min )
    Thunderbirds were a big deal—so why did they die out? Learn how the prehistoric dromornithids earned their nickname in the third episode of Science, Quickly’s mini-series on monster birds with host 🎙️ @flichtman. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43ngvuB
    Thunderbirds were a big deal—so why did they die out? @flichtman. bit.ly/43ngvuB
    Hvaldi, a juvenile beluga whale likely used as a Russian spy, has become so accustomed to human interaction that he's putting himself in danger and urgently needs our help | Opinion https://trib.al/v5d7pDG
    Hvaldi, a juvenile beluga whale likely used as a Russian spy, has become so accustomed to human interaction that he's putting himself in danger and urgently needs our help | Opinion trib.al/v5d7pDG  ( 1 min )
    A new tool that tracks military deployments to climate disasters could shed light on how the traditional war-fighting mission is evolving under a warming climate https://trib.al/Wr7Ksf5
    A new tool that tracks military deployments to climate disasters could shed light on how the traditional war-fighting mission is evolving under a warming climate trib.al/Wr7Ksf5
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    R to @DavidDuvenaud: In any case, I learned a lot from this conversation, thank you Robin and Agnes! Here is the blog post Robin posted after our discussion, which lays our his arguments more fully: https://www.overcomingbias.com/p/to-imagine-ai-imagine-no-ai
    In any case, I learned a lot from this conversation, thank you Robin and Agnes! overcomingbias.com/p/to-imag…
    R to @DavidDuvenaud: I now want to investigate: 1) Which of my values will likely be preserved even under competitive pressure? Friendship? Jokes? Child-rearing? 2) Can we hope to preserve non-functional values more faithfully than today's historical re-enactments and arbitrary-feeling traditions?
    I now want to investigate: 1) Which of my values will likely be preserved even under competitive pressure? Friendship? Jokes? Child-rearing? 2) Can we hope to preserve non-functional values more faithfully than today's historical re-enactments and arbitrary-feeling traditions?
    R to @DavidDuvenaud: Agnes points out that we are glad our ancestors didn't lock in their values, so we should let them improve more. I say, no, by definition, any change from our current values is bad, according to us. Though we can expect to better be able to fulfill them in the future.
    Agnes points out that we are glad our ancestors didn't lock in their values, so we should let them improve more. I say, no, by definition, any change from our current values is bad, according to us. Though we can expect to better be able to fulfill them in the future.
    R to @DavidDuvenaud: Robin said trying to preserve values (aka alignment) requires permanent mind-control, which is distasteful and hard. I said we are doing alignment anyways, and when done well it just looks like something born wanting wanting what we want. E.g. Dogs born wanting to help humans.
    Robin said trying to preserve values (aka alignment) requires permanent mind-control, which is distasteful and hard. I said we are doing alignment anyways, and when done well it just looks like something born wanting wanting what we want. E.g. Dogs born wanting to help humans.
    R to @DavidDuvenaud: We agreed that: 1) Competition will naturally cause our descendants to be alien to us, whether human or machine. 2) Stopping this would require a world government restricting growth. This approach has a terrible track record.
    We agreed that: 1) Competition will naturally cause our descendants to be alien to us, whether human or machine. 2) Stopping this would require a world government restricting growth. This approach has a terrible track record.
    I discussed the future of humanity, value preservation, and controlling our descendants with @robinhanson and @AgnesCallard. Robin's main point: Trying to preserving all our values might require neutering our descendants' ability to grow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGxv1TcazIc
    I discussed the future of humanity, value preservation, and controlling our descendants with @robinhanson and @AgnesCallard. piped.video/watch?v=WGxv1Tca…
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    There are still 6 days to submit your works on #Tractable #Probabilistic #Models at the #TPM2023 workshop at #UAI2023 @UncertaintyInAI 👉https://tractable-probabilistic-modeling.github.io/tpm2023/cfp/ 🗓️Deadline: June 12th, 2023 AoE #probabilistic #circuits #normalizing #flows #pgm
    There are still 6 days to submit your works on #Tractable #Probabilistic #Models at the #TPM2023 workshop at #UAI2023 @UncertaintyInAI tractable-probabilistic-mode… #probabilistic #circuits #normalizing #flows #pgm
    RT by @tetraduzione: Antonio is the best! Join us at @InfAtEd @EdinburghUni!
    Antonio is the best! Join us at @InfAtEd @EdinburghUni! nitter.net/tetraduzione/status/1664725605877727234#m
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    RT by @SingularMattrix: Finally Jax+Metal! It seems that the opening and modularisation of XLA is starting to pay off... https://developer.apple.com/metal/jax/ Let's hope Apple open sources it..
    Finally Jax+Metal! developer.apple.com/metal/ja… Let's hope Apple open sources it..  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: my debut full-length graphic novel BOYS WEEKEND is out TODAY. i'm so excited and nervous for this thing to finally, finally be out in the world and for people to read it. if you like my work, it would mean a hell of a lot to me if you got one. http://boysweekend.biz
    my debut full-length graphic novel BOYS WEEKEND is out TODAY. i'm so excited and nervous for this thing to finally, finally be out in the world and for people to read it. if you like my work, it would mean a hell of a lot to me if you got one. boysweekend.biz
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    This article acknowledges that Nazi-branded units are a major part of Ukraine's forces, but doesn't tell us whether they take orders from the country's president. Since he's Jewish, I'm guessing they don't! Seems like a big problem. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/europe/nazi-symbols-ukraine.html?smid=tw-share
    This article acknowledges that Nazi-branded units are a major part of Ukraine's forces, but doesn't tell us whether they take orders from the country's president. Since he's Jewish, I'm guessing they don't! Seems like a big problem. nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world…
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    tmblr.co/ZuM2KydxhSq6ee00
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    …and here’s one from last year about Ange Postecoglou.
    …and here’s one from last year about Ange Postecoglou. nitter.net/guardian_sport/status/1666032092575068161#m
    Here’s this week’s cartoon for @guardian_sport https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2023/jun/06/david-squires-on-manchester-city-beating-united-to-win-the-fa-cup-final
    Here’s this week’s cartoon for @guardian_sport theguardian.com/football/ng-…
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    Financial comparison of tomorrow evening's UEFA Europa Conference League finalists. On paper West Ham have a clear advantage over Fiorentina, but they still need to do the business on the pitch #WHUFC #Fiorentina #ACFFiorentina
    Financial comparison of tomorrow evening's UEFA Europa Conference League finalists. On paper West Ham have a clear advantage over Fiorentina, but they still need to do the business on the pitch #WHUFC #Fiorentina #ACFFiorentina
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    Runner-up of this year's science-fiction essay competition co-sponsored by Nature and @EULIFE_news: The Stupid Questions Office https://go.nature.com/43F3cW2
    Runner-up of this year's science-fiction essay competition co-sponsored by Nature and @EULIFE_news: The Stupid Questions Office go.nature.com/43F3cW2

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    pricey but very cool as far as i’m concerned. y’all will be able to read 538 in three dimensions
    pricey but very cool as far as i’m concerned. y’all will be able to read 538 in three dimensions nitter.net/TechCrunch/status/1665812712771948546#m
    can’t tell you how many times i’ve had a conversation with an academic and they reference their “database” of research that’s just two (unlinked) excel files
    can’t tell you how many times i’ve had a conversation with an academic and they reference their “database” of research that’s just two (unlinked) excel files nitter.net/mjskay/status/1665729174214963200#m
    R to @gelliottmorris: another lesson in: not everything has to be statistics
    another lesson in: not everything has to be statistics
    not to be such a nerd but i think this is not a job for a “database.” a key mistake many data analysts make after finding a weak trend in easy to measure constructs is ignoring other variables (in this case, actual historical analysis) that explain deviation from the average
    not to be such a nerd but i think this is not a job for a “database.” a key mistake many data analysts make after finding a weak trend in easy to measure constructs is ignoring other variables (in this case, actual historical analysis) that explain deviation from the average nitter.net/jbouie/status/1665699127160631296#m
    one of my favorite memories from The Economist is when we took our us politics fellow out for drinks and made him name a senator from every state, and then he proceeded to name all 100 of them. legend
    one of my favorite memories from The Economist is when we took our us politics fellow out for drinks and made him name a senator from every state, and then he proceeded to name all 100 of them. legend nitter.net/jlazarus001/status/1665495017115271168#m
    empirically speaking, i would not have tweeted this based on the available evidence
    empirically speaking, i would not have tweeted this based on the available evidence nitter.net/jack/status/1665460519719895042#m
    if only there were a way for interested parties to talk to many voters about important topics at a high frequency, in an efficient manner, and in a way that (somewhat) ensured they represent the views of broader population…
    if only there were a way for interested parties to talk to many voters about important topics at a high frequency, in an efficient manner, and in a way that (somewhat) ensured they represent the views of broader population… nitter.net/semaforben/status/1665518271821500416#m
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    "Ultimately, we want to produce fruit from tomato meristem cells — undifferentiated cells from which new plant organs can grow — and skip using a plant entirely," explains Lucas van der Zee. https://go.nature.com/3CiPMTP
    "Ultimately, we want to produce fruit from tomato meristem cells — undifferentiated cells from which new plant organs can grow — and skip using a plant entirely," explains Lucas van der Zee. go.nature.com/3CiPMTP
    "Now is a crucial time for scientists and the public to educate state and local decision makers about how acutely we need wetlands," writes @swamp_prof. https://go.nature.com/440E64j
    "Now is a crucial time for scientists and the public to educate state and local decision makers about how acutely we need wetlands," writes @swamp_prof. go.nature.com/440E64j
    “The more we understand about primate genomics, the more we’ll understand about human genomics,” says @BioanthBehie. https://go.nature.com/3WS3wOQ
    “The more we understand about primate genomics, the more we’ll understand about human genomics,” says @BioanthBehie. go.nature.com/3WS3wOQ
    Winner of this year's science-fiction essay competition co-sponsored by Nature and @EULIFE_news: Human/Nature https://go.nature.com/3oL84do
    Winner of this year's science-fiction essay competition co-sponsored by Nature and @EULIFE_news: Human/Nature go.nature.com/3oL84do
    “As we kept sampling, we kept seeing more diversity and more bacteria,” says marine microbiologist Pierre Galand. https://go.nature.com/3CaSQRZ
    “As we kept sampling, we kept seeing more diversity and more bacteria,” says marine microbiologist Pierre Galand. go.nature.com/3CaSQRZ
    After 60 years of searching, mathematicians might have finally found a true single ‘aperiodic’ tile — a shape that can cover an infinite plane, but never make a repeating pattern https://go.nature.com/3Cd8hcv
    After 60 years of searching, mathematicians might have finally found a true single ‘aperiodic’ tile — a shape that can cover an infinite plane, but never make a repeating pattern go.nature.com/3Cd8hcv
    RT by @Nature: What does the US Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA decision mean for wetlands, and what can you do about it? 🧵 on @swamp_prof's piece https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01827-y
    What does the US Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA decision mean for wetlands, and what can you do about it? 🧵 on @swamp_prof's piece nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    “Women in science are survivors. We are still here and doing outstanding work despite having to waste our time, energy and intelligence to fight,” said one of the respondent replying to Nature’s International Women’s Day poll. https://go.nature.com/3Cc1j7v
    “Women in science are survivors. We are still here and doing outstanding work despite having to waste our time, energy and intelligence to fight,” said one of the respondent replying to Nature’s International Women’s Day poll. go.nature.com/3Cc1j7v
    The first gene therapy for muscular dystrophy nears approval, but will it work? https://go.nature.com/43Cl6sq
    The first gene therapy for muscular dystrophy nears approval, but will it work? go.nature.com/43Cl6sq
    Colombia’s ‘cocaine hippos’ are all descendants of three females and one male illegally imported by drug-cartel leader Pablo Escobar. After he died in the 1993, the hippos escaped from his estate and established themselves in the Magdalena River. https://go.nature.com/43CzLVb
    Colombia’s ‘cocaine hippos’ are all descendants of three females and one male illegally imported by drug-cartel leader Pablo Escobar. After he died in the 1993, the hippos escaped from his estate and established themselves in the Magdalena River. go.nature.com/43CzLVb
    Runner-up of this year's science-fiction essay competition co-sponsored by Nature and @EULIFE_news: The Eclosion Event https://go.nature.com/3oQaYgU
    Runner-up of this year's science-fiction essay competition co-sponsored by Nature and @EULIFE_news: The Eclosion Event go.nature.com/3oQaYgU
    There’s a cyclone raging at the north pole of Uranus https://go.nature.com/45NauZF
    There’s a cyclone raging at the north pole of Uranus go.nature.com/45NauZF
    Astrophysicist Frank Hsia-San Shu made seminal contributions to the understanding of galaxies and star formation, leaving a legacy of scientific work characterized by originality and deep insight. https://go.nature.com/3P0S1Db
    Astrophysicist Frank Hsia-San Shu made seminal contributions to the understanding of galaxies and star formation, leaving a legacy of scientific work characterized by originality and deep insight. go.nature.com/3P0S1Db
    Five of the best science books this week https://go.nature.com/3qtuAIj
    Five of the best science books this week go.nature.com/3qtuAIj
    Chatbots can debug and annotate code, translate programming languages and perform boilerplate operations. At the same time, ChatGPT "is also a robot with no consciousness, agency, morality, embodied cognition or emotional inner life,” says @amyjko. https://go.nature.com/3MU41DA
    Chatbots can debug and annotate code, translate programming languages and perform boilerplate operations. At the same time, ChatGPT "is also a robot with no consciousness, agency, morality, embodied cognition or emotional inner life,” says @amyjko. go.nature.com/3MU41DA
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    Chicken piccata takes a beloved food—pan-fried chicken cutlets—and tops it with a simple but luxurious lemon-butter pan sauce. https://www.seriouseats.com/chicken-piccata-italian-fried-cutlet-recipe?taid=647e68fad4faf0000138ec34&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Chicken piccata takes a beloved food—pan-fried chicken cutlets—and tops it with a simple but luxurious lemon-butter pan sauce. seriouseats.com/chicken-picc…
    This take on mazemen, or "mixed noodles," a soup-less variation on ramen, incorporates powerfully savory XO sauce to make a flavorful ramen that takes all of five minutes to prepare. https://www.seriouseats.com/xo-mazemen-recipe?taid=647e5aeacf93b30001f10e3b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This take on mazemen, or "mixed noodles," a soup-less variation on ramen, incorporates powerfully savory XO sauce to make a flavorful ramen that takes all of five minutes to prepare. seriouseats.com/xo-mazemen-r…
    If you've got enough time to make a proper batch of French toast, then you've got enough time to throw in a pair of toppings that will take that French toast from Tuesday-morning staple to weekend blowout. https://www.seriouseats.com/french-toast-quick-blackberry-compote-recipe?taid=647e4cdbab5b670001f78568&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    If you've got enough time to make a proper batch of French toast, then you've got enough time to throw in a pair of toppings that will take that French toast from Tuesday-morning staple to weekend blowout. seriouseats.com/french-toast…
    Make a better version of grilled broccolini by using the intense heat of a charcoal chimney starter. https://www.seriouseats.com/charcoal-chimney-grilled-broccolini-with-xo-sauce?taid=647e30bacf93b300017d3c7d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Make a better version of grilled broccolini by using the intense heat of a charcoal chimney starter. seriouseats.com/charcoal-chi…
    Toasting the Rice Krispies and generously seasoning the bars balances the sweetness of the marshmallows, while brown butter adds rich, nutty flavor. https://www.seriouseats.com/rice-krispie-treats-recipe-7107746?taid=647e22aa137e4000012c2593&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Toasting the Rice Krispies and generously seasoning the bars balances the sweetness of the marshmallows, while brown butter adds rich, nutty flavor. seriouseats.com/rice-krispie…
    Blistered in a dry wok, these stir-fried green chile peppers are fragrant, tender, and hot, hot, hot. https://www.seriouseats.com/tiger-skin-peppers-7507257?taid=647e149bab5b670001f773f5&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Blistered in a dry wok, these stir-fried green chile peppers are fragrant, tender, and hot, hot, hot. seriouseats.com/tiger-skin-p…
    We've got everything from multiple types of fried chicken to classic Senegalese and Italian dishes. https://www.seriouseats.com/chicken-drumstick-recipes-7505723?taid=647df87a137e4000012c1a51&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We've got everything from multiple types of fried chicken to classic Senegalese and Italian dishes. seriouseats.com/chicken-drum…
    The best ones easily opened bottle after bottle of wine, held their charge, and were a cinch to use. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-electric-wine-bottle-openers-6745966?taid=647dea6bab5b670001f768cb&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    The best ones easily opened bottle after bottle of wine, held their charge, and were a cinch to use. seriouseats.com/best-electri…
    We tested and compared two popular water bottles, evaluating their cold retention and durability and how easy they were to drink from. https://www.seriouseats.com/hydro-flask-vs-yeti-water-bottles-7107957?taid=647d339f137e4000012bf914&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tested and compared two popular water bottles, evaluating their cold retention and durability and how easy they were to drink from. seriouseats.com/hydro-flask-…
    From a smoky chickpea number with bacon and Cotija to a simple pairing of plump cranberry beans and tender poached salmon, these bean salads are anything but boring. https://www.seriouseats.com/bean-salad-recipes-for-summer?taid=647d258bcf93b300017cfa53&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    From a smoky chickpea number with bacon and Cotija to a simple pairing of plump cranberry beans and tender poached salmon, these bean salads are anything but boring. seriouseats.com/bean-salad-r…
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    36 work-related deaths due to environmental heat exposure in 2021 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/36-work-related-deaths-due-to-environmental-heat-exposure-in-2021.htm #BLSdata
    36 work-related deaths due to environmental heat exposure in 2021 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/36-wor… #BLSdata
    36 work-related deaths due to environmental heat exposure in 2021 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/36-work-related-deaths-due-to-environmental-heat-exposure-in-2021.htm #BLSdata
    36 work-related deaths due to environmental heat exposure in 2021 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/36-wor… #BLSdata
    Resilience through two recessions: veterans in the labor market since 2003 https://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-12/resilience_through_two_recessions_veterans_in_the_labor_market_since_2003.htm #BLSdata
    Resilience through two recessions: veterans in the labor market since 2003 bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-12/r… #BLSdata
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    they had to take down the "lightning mcqueen" cars 2 statue because some one gave it a blow job
    they had to take down the "lightning mcqueen" cars 2 statue because some one gave it a blow job
    no its really cool to surrender to your most basic animal instincts and behave like a fucking Cartoon Character. Youre valid and interesting
    no its really cool to surrender to your most basic animal instincts and behave like a fucking Cartoon Character. Youre valid and interesting
    my most hated james bond theory is that yes there was a real life james bond but he died in saddam husseins tiger pit
    my most hated james bond theory is that yes there was a real life james bond but he died in saddam husseins tiger pit
    R to @dril: " having sex is a Performative action. " - The Pussy Skeptic
    " having sex is a Performative action. " - The Pussy Skeptic
    " there is no conclusive evidence that having sex is better than Jacking off " - The Pussy Skeptic
    " there is no conclusive evidence that having sex is better than Jacking off " - The Pussy Skeptic
    i dont think i can take my career much further unless I attain some sort of "Ultimate Form"
    i dont think i can take my career much further unless I attain some sort of "Ultimate Form"
    what if the main character of a tv show was a bad guy.......
    what if the main character of a tv show was a bad guy.......
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Amazing opportunity for those looking for a phd 👀 can personally verify that both Antonio and the School of Informatics in Edinburgh has excellent vibes
    Amazing opportunity for those looking for a phd 👀 can personally verify that both Antonio and the School of Informatics in Edinburgh has excellent vibes nitter.net/tetraduzione/status/1664725605877727234#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: Please join us!
    Please join us! nitter.net/TUDarmstadt/status/1665708672478064640#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: 🎉🚨PMLR proceedings for the Continual Causality AAAI-23 Bridge (https://www.continualcausality.org) are out: https://proceedings.mlr.press/v208/ First: catch up by reading our organizers' retrospective paper at the start! Then check an amazing set of papers that link continual learning + causality!
    🎉🚨PMLR proceedings for the Continual Causality AAAI-23 Bridge (continualcausality.org) are out: proceedings.mlr.press/v208/ First: catch up by reading our organizers' retrospective paper at the start! Then check an amazing set of papers that link continual learning + causality!
    RT by @tetraduzione: What is “it”? How different from saying “software will happen”? My rule of thumb: substitute “software” for “AI” and ask if there is any difference in a statement or claim.
    What is “it”? How different from saying “software will happen”? My rule of thumb: substitute “software” for “AI” and ask if there is any difference in a statement or claim.
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    “It would be hard to reach the levels we are seeing by just doing team training on the pitch. That extreme athleticism takes a high, high training age and a long term plan of development.” @DeasunO https://trainingground.guru/articles/des-ryan-athletic-development-at-arsenal-academy
    “It would be hard to reach the levels we are seeing by just doing team training on the pitch. That extreme athleticism takes a high, high training age and a long term plan of development.” @DeasunO trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: "I always say to people, ‘First team, easy!’ There are only a few players, one management team. Academy, much more complex! Many teams, many parents, many players. I jest a bit, but some of it is true." @DeasunO https://trainingground.guru/articles/des-ryan-athletic-development-at-arsenal-academy
    "I always say to people, ‘First team, easy!’ There are only a few players, one management team. Academy, much more complex! Many teams, many parents, many players. I jest a bit, but some of it is true." @DeasunO trainingground.guru/articles…
    The top clubs have these totems and it’s so important. Arsenal have Bukayo Saka. Man City have Phil Foden. Liverpool have Trent Alexander-Arnold. Man Utd have Marcus Rashford.
    The top clubs have these totems and it’s so important. nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1665632924836691969#m
    Will be sad if Chelsea sell Mason Mount, as looks increasingly likely. Not only a fantastic player but a flagbearer for their Academy, an example to all young players coming through. With club since age of 6/ values of club instilled in him from Neil Bath and his staff.
    Will be sad if Chelsea sell Mason Mount, as looks increasingly likely. Not only a fantastic player but a flagbearer for their Academy, an example to all young players coming through. With club since age of 6/ values of club instilled in him from Neil Bath and his staff.
    RT by @ground_guru: Importance of networking: "I did a conferences in the UK - Graham Smith’s ‘From Pain to Performance.’ A very clever man was there, @LewinPhysio and he heard me talk. He liked the topic, we chatted and then he asked me over to do a workshop." @DeasunO https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/50-des-ryan-athletic-development-of-academy-players/id1458881321?i=1000614476085
    Importance of networking: @LewinPhysio and he heard me talk. He liked the topic, we chatted and then he asked me over to do a workshop." @DeasunO podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
    RT by @ground_guru: 🎧 @DeasunO on importance of performance specialists working in tandem with coaches: "@coach_roche_ worked brilliantly with Ken Gillard & Kwame Ampadu. Then it's: 'How can we create something in the session that helps athletic development to transfer?" https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/50-des-ryan-athletic-development-of-academy-players/id1458881321?i=1000614476085
    🎧 @DeasunO on importance of performance specialists working in tandem with coaches: @coach_roche_ worked brilliantly with Ken Gillard & Kwame Ampadu. Then it's: 'How can we create something in the session that helps athletic development to transfer?" podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
    RT by @ground_guru: Tom will be speaking at our TGG Live conference in Manchester on October 9th https://trainingground.guru/articles/tgg-live-speakers-revealed
    Tom will be speaking at our TGG Live conference in Manchester on October 9th trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1665600592775901184#m
    RT by @ground_guru: FCN Chairman Tom Vernon: “Silver medal for FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga and qualification to Europe. “We achieved this with the youngest team in world football and played 15 players from our Academies.”
    FCN Chairman Tom Vernon: nitter.net/FCNordsjaelland/status/1665422601819152385#m
    RT by @ground_guru: The first 7 days with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors academy in Jeonju, South Korea has flown by. Great experience coaching the U12's and U18's! ⚽ 🇰🇷
    The first 7 days with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors academy in Jeonju, South Korea has flown by. Great experience coaching the U12's and U18's! ⚽ 🇰🇷
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    RT by @SingularMattrix: Whatever copywriter at Apple came up with Nico finding and BATHING an entire family of raccoons is far more unhinged than I could ever dream of being
    Whatever copywriter at Apple came up with Nico finding and BATHING an entire family of raccoons is far more unhinged than I could ever dream of being  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @CookPolitical: WATCH: Despite bipartisan successes, Biden faces several 2024 hurdles, says @CookPolitical’s @amyewalter, which include: ➡His age ➡Unfulfilled student loan forgiveness promise ➡DACA handling ➡In 2020, half of Biden’s voters were moreso voting against Trump
    WATCH: Despite bipartisan successes, Biden faces several 2024 hurdles, says @CookPolitical’s @amyewalter, which include: ➡His age ➡Unfulfilled student loan forgiveness promise ➡DACA handling ➡In 2020, half of Biden’s voters were moreso voting against Trump
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    Ancient trees—some dating back more than 3000 years—are key to the survival of their forests. #WorldEnvironmentDay https://scim.ag/2Tx
    Ancient trees—some dating back more than 3000 years—are key to the survival of their forests. #WorldEnvironmentDay scim.ag/2Tx
    LSD and psilocin—the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms—can produce an antidepressant response in mice through a molecular mechanism that is completely separate from the one responsible for hallucinogenic effects. https://scim.ag/2Tu
    LSD and psilocin—the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms—can produce an antidepressant response in mice through a molecular mechanism that is completely separate from the one responsible for hallucinogenic effects. scim.ag/2Tu
    Researchers claim that Homo naledi, a small-brained human relative, buried its dead and made art long before our own species did. https://scim.ag/2To
    Researchers claim that Homo naledi, a small-brained human relative, buried its dead and made art long before our own species did. scim.ag/2To
    Beneath the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains lies something more scientifically valuable than any precious metal: Earth’s first land ecosystem. #WorldEnvironmentDay https://scim.ag/2Ti
    Beneath the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains lies something more scientifically valuable than any precious metal: Earth’s first land ecosystem. #WorldEnvironmentDay scim.ag/2Ti
    A team of scientists says it has nailed down the major symptoms of #LongCovid. https://scim.ag/2SK
    A team of scientists says it has nailed down the major symptoms of #LongCovid. scim.ag/2SK
    By tapping into existing air quality monitoring sensors, researchers have discovered a cheap way to census nearby species. https://scim.ag/2SI
    By tapping into existing air quality monitoring sensors, researchers have discovered a cheap way to census nearby species. scim.ag/2SI
    Many scientists are concerned that changes to the National Pesticide Use Maps database will make it far less useful. https://scim.ag/2Sk
    Many scientists are concerned that changes to the National Pesticide Use Maps database will make it far less useful. scim.ag/2Sk
    RT by @NewsfromScience: In Berlin, pioneering research into urban ecology has found surprising biodiversity in the city’s green spaces. Learn more on #WorldEnvironmentDay: https://scim.ag/2Sj
    In Berlin, pioneering research into urban ecology has found surprising biodiversity in the city’s green spaces. #WorldEnvironmentDay: scim.ag/2Sj
    Three years after then-President Donald Trump pressured NIH to suspend a research grant to a U.S. group studying bat coronaviruses with partners in China, the agency has restarted the award. https://scim.ag/2Sh
    Three years after then-President Donald Trump pressured NIH to suspend a research grant to a U.S. group studying bat coronaviruses with partners in China, the agency has restarted the award. scim.ag/2Sh
    It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant. https://scim.ag/2Sf
    It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant. scim.ag/2Sf
    Removing trash from the ocean may not be as harmless as it seems, according new research. https://scim.ag/2Sd
    Removing trash from the ocean may not be as harmless as it seems, according new research. scim.ag/2Sd
    New evidence suggests much of University of Rochester physicist Ranga Dias’s thesis was copied from other sources. https://scim.ag/2Sb
    New evidence suggests much of University of Rochester physicist Ranga Dias’s thesis was copied from other sources. scim.ag/2Sb
    When sea otters dig for clams in seagrass meadows, they leave a pockmarked “moonscape” in their wake. But this rough treatment may be doing the otherwise lush meadows a reproductive favor. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2Sa
    When sea otters dig for clams in seagrass meadows, they leave a pockmarked “moonscape” in their wake. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2Sa
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    Agricultural productivity might be improved by consideration of how the plant's circadian rhythm alters responses to the challenges posed by its environment. Learn more on #WorldEnvironmentDay: https://scim.ag/2Tw #ScienceReview
    Agricultural productivity might be improved by consideration of how the plant's circadian rhythm alters responses to the challenges posed by its environment. #WorldEnvironmentDay: scim.ag/2Tw #ScienceReview
    Hepatic stellate cells help maintain normal liver mass in mice by producing neurotrophin-3, a new @SciSignal study shows. The findings could one day help drive new therapies that control liver cell proliferation. https://scim.ag/2Tt
    Hepatic stellate cells help maintain normal liver mass in mice by producing neurotrophin-3, a new @SciSignal study shows. The findings could one day help drive new therapies that control liver cell proliferation. scim.ag/2Tt
    Humanity’s actions have committed us to a warming climate. Although there is no turning back, some paths are open to avoid catastrophic #ClimateChange. A special issue underscored the urgent choices we face to adapt. Learn more on #WorldEnvironmentDay: https://scim.ag/2Tn
    Humanity’s actions have committed us to a warming climate. Although there is no turning back, some paths are open to avoid catastrophic #ClimateChange. #WorldEnvironmentDay: scim.ag/2Tn
    "This work situation has given me the vibrant and varied workdays I was after. My schedule is constantly changing and the … projects I’m tasked to work on are always new, affording me opportunities to learn and grow." #ScienceWorkingLife @ScienceCareers https://scim.ag/2SL
    "This work situation has given me the vibrant and varied workdays I was after. My schedule is constantly changing and the … projects I’m tasked to work on are always new, affording me opportunities to learn and grow." #ScienceWorkingLife @ScienceCareers scim.ag/2SL
    The study of neuroscience and animal motor control has pivotally influenced robotic locomotion and has also helped robotics to inform basic science, according to a new @SciRobotics Review. https://scim.ag/2SF
    The study of neuroscience and animal motor control has pivotally influenced robotic locomotion and has also helped robotics to inform basic science, according to a new @SciRobotics Review. scim.ag/2SF
    Laws that establish legal rights for nature are being pursued in a growing number of countries to protect the environment. A new #ScienceReview examines key scientific aspects of rights-of-nature laws. Learn more on #WorldEnvironmentDay: https://scim.ag/2Sn
    Laws that establish legal rights for nature are being pursued in a growing number of countries to protect the environment. A new #ScienceReview examines key scientific aspects of rights-of-nature laws. #WorldEnvironmentDay: scim.ag/2Sn
    Scientists untangle how a compound found in many fruits and vegetables supports macrophages’ ability to clear out debris and apoptotic cells—a finding that may inform interventions for conditions involving impaired #efferocytosis. @SciSignal https://scim.ag/2Sg
    Scientists untangle how a compound found in many fruits and vegetables supports macrophages’ ability to clear out debris and apoptotic cells—a finding that may inform interventions for conditions involving impaired #efferocytosis. @SciSignal scim.ag/2Sg
    Several mammal species live in cold-water environments thanks to adaptations like blubber and large size. A notable exception is the sea otter—so how does it stay warm? A 2021 Science study found an answer: skeletal muscle thermogenesis. https://scim.ag/2Se
    Several mammal species live in cold-water environments thanks to adaptations like blubber and large size. A notable exception is the sea otter—so how does it stay warm? scim.ag/2Se
    Scientists have devised a combination treatment for glioblastoma that can eradicate this deadly brain cancer in mice—and that proved safe in people with glioblastoma. https://scim.ag/2Sc @ScienceTM
    Scientists have devised a combination treatment for glioblastoma that can eradicate this deadly brain cancer in mice—and that proved safe in people with glioblastoma. scim.ag/2Sc @ScienceTM
    "Concealing my struggles … hampered my ability to be my true self in the lab." https://scim.ag/2S9 @ScienceCareers
    "Concealing my struggles … hampered my ability to be my true self in the lab." scim.ag/2S9 @ScienceCareers
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    Are sperm counts declining? It's a surprisingly hard question to answer. https://trib.al/It66vsE
    Are sperm counts declining? It's a surprisingly hard question to answer. trib.al/It66vsE
    A “more-is-merrier” approach to computer chipmaking would create the vibrant and fast breakthroughs that America needs to succeed | Opinion https://trib.al/6jlYIqY
    A “more-is-merrier” approach to computer chipmaking would create the vibrant and fast breakthroughs that America needs to succeed | Opinion trib.al/6jlYIqY
    In India, children under 16 returning to school this month at the start of the school year will no longer be taught about evolution, the periodic table of elements or sources of energy. https://trib.al/CRPhgDB
    In India, children under 16 returning to school this month at the start of the school year will no longer be taught about evolution, the periodic table of elements or sources of energy. trib.al/CRPhgDB
    In an interview with Scientific American, author Melissa Sevigny discusses her book Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon https://trib.al/GQfbbP5
    In an interview with Scientific American, author Melissa Sevigny discusses her book Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon trib.al/GQfbbP5
    A key FEMA disaster fund and state insurance programs could run out of money to finance disaster recovery and pay claims, respectively, as hurricane and wildfire seasons begin https://trib.al/UfKiuGh
    A key FEMA disaster fund and state insurance programs could run out of money to finance disaster recovery and pay claims, respectively, as hurricane and wildfire seasons begin trib.al/UfKiuGh
    Examining dream content can assist in the diagnosis of psychiatric and neurological illnesses. https://trib.al/X3LgKOX
    Examining dream content can assist in the diagnosis of psychiatric and neurological illnesses. trib.al/X3LgKOX
    Thunderbirds were a big deal—so why did they die out? Learn how the prehistoric dromornithids earned their nickname in the third episode of Science, Quickly’s mini-series on monster birds with host 🎙️ @flichtman. 🎧 Listen on @spotifypodcasts 🔗 https://bit.ly/3J1dyrl
    Thunderbirds were a big deal—so why did they die out? @flichtman. @spotifypodcasts 🔗 bit.ly/3J1dyrl
    A state of torpor might rescue oxygen-starved brain cells or aid extended human space missions https://trib.al/z65XtMV
    A state of torpor might rescue oxygen-starved brain cells or aid extended human space missions trib.al/z65XtMV
    RT by @sciam: This Brooklyn girl loved talking to @MelissaSevigny about their new book BRAVE THE WILD RIVER for @sciam 🏞️ https://bit.ly/42iqXCc
    This Brooklyn girl loved talking to @MelissaSevigny about their new book BRAVE THE WILD RIVER for @sciam 🏞️ bit.ly/42iqXCc
    Chernobyl's adaptable canines, sewage sea spray in the U.S., hibernating germs on Everest, and much more in June's science news briefs. https://trib.al/DxAzQ4o
    Chernobyl's adaptable canines, sewage sea spray in the U.S., hibernating germs on Everest, and much more in June's science news briefs. trib.al/DxAzQ4o
    Mass shootings are causing widespread anxiety among Americans. A new screening tool could identify those who are impacted enough to need mental health support https://trib.al/Or9jyfx
    Mass shootings are causing widespread anxiety among Americans. A new screening tool could identify those who are impacted enough to need mental health support trib.al/Or9jyfx  ( 1 min )
    Analysis of more than 100 studies of non-invasive electrical brain stimulation probes whether the controversial technology works https://trib.al/bLg2SNy
    Analysis of more than 100 studies of non-invasive electrical brain stimulation probes whether the controversial technology works trib.al/bLg2SNy
    Nyswanderweg, a pinky-sized residential street in Hamburg, Germany, is easy to miss. Yet it's a rare and significant monument to Marie Nyswander. https://trib.al/SPuL1XY
    Nyswanderweg, a pinky-sized residential street in Hamburg, Germany, is easy to miss. Yet it's a rare and significant monument to Marie Nyswander. trib.al/SPuL1XY
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: The fact that the Apple Vision Pro projects a simulated passthrough image onto the faceplate instead of a real one may mean that it will continue to project the illusion of a living face for a user who has died while wearing the headset.
    The fact that the Apple Vision Pro projects a simulated passthrough image onto the faceplate instead of a real one may mean that it will continue to project the illusion of a living face for a user who has died while wearing the headset.
    RT by @pixelatedboat: I love it when guys text other guys “yo what’s up we’re doing crime” and it gets quoted in a lawsuit
    I love it when guys text other guys “yo what’s up we’re doing crime” and it gets quoted in a lawsuit
    RT by @pixelatedboat: how come the supermarket only ever has like 500 grams of rice or a 28 kg bag. here is two spoonfuls of rice and the next size up is a human man as fine and strong as any other made of rice
    how come the supermarket only ever has like 500 grams of rice or a 28 kg bag. here is two spoonfuls of rice and the next size up is a human man as fine and strong as any other made of rice
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 3 hours and 51 minutes…🤯 What a roller coaster match between Haddad Maia and Sorribes Tormo 🎢 Check out the players’ win probability throughout the match as well momentum and highlights #RolandGarros @OptaAce @OptaAnalyst @WTA_insider @WTA
    3 hours and 51 minutes…🤯 What a roller coaster match between Haddad Maia and Sorribes Tormo 🎢 #RolandGarros @OptaAce @OptaAnalyst @WTA_insider @WTA
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Erik Spoelstra and the Heat were outdone in Game 1 of the NBA finals. They came back and won Game 2 with a game plan that involved a whole lotta Love. @matissa15 breaks it down in the Game 3 preview: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/nba-finals-game-3-preview-and-prediction-denver-nuggets-miami-heat/
    Erik Spoelstra and the Heat were outdone in Game 1 of the NBA finals. @matissa15 breaks it down in the Game 3 preview: theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/nb…
    𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐀 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐒: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟑 🇮🇹 With the curtain fully closed on the campaign, our Italian football data experts at @OptaPaolo have picked their best Serie A XI for 2022-23 based on the data. Here is the team & coach to lead them. ⬇️
    𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐀 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐒: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟑 🇮🇹 @OptaPaolo have picked their best Serie A XI for 2022-23 based on the data. Here is the team & coach to lead them. ⬇️
    🎧Have you played the Opta Quiz podcast yet? 10 teasers about the 2022-23 Premier League season await. Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opta-quiz/id1691049656 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ffm6r8y7EtjToyE01INQg Others: https://linktr.ee/optaquiz https://theanalyst.com/eu/podcast/opta-quiz-no1-2022-23-premier-league-season/
    🎧Have you played the Opta Quiz podcast yet? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… open.spotify.com/show/3ffm6r… linktr.ee/optaquiz theanalyst.com/eu/podcast/op…
    We're at the semi-final stage of the U20 FIFA World Cup, so who are the leading players for chance creation and open play attacking involvements?
    We're at the semi-final stage of the U20 FIFA World Cup, so who are the leading players for chance creation and open play attacking involvements?
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Looks like there's some transfer rumors concerning Loïs Openda. I wrote a mini profile about him back in Feb while he was in the midst of an awesome debut season in France https://theanalyst.com/na/2023/02/three-young-stars-in-ligue-1-you-need-to-know-about/
    Looks like there's some transfer rumors concerning Loïs Openda. I wrote a mini profile about him back in Feb while he was in the midst of an awesome debut season in France theanalyst.com/na/2023/02/th…
    2022-23 Analyst 50: Rewind ⏪ Back in July 2022, a selection of Opta data experts picked out their choice for players to watch in 2022-23 across the top five European leagues. So how did they do? 😬 https://theanalyst.com/eu/2022/07/players-to-watch-2022-23-analyst-50/
    2022-23 Analyst 50: Rewind ⏪ theanalyst.com/eu/2022/07/pl…
    How Good is Rasmus Hojlund? 🔥 Well, @SamMcGuire90's analysis of the rumoured Manchester United target gives you the perfect overview. #MUFC https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/rasmus-hojlund-comparisons-to-erling-haaland-manchester-united-transfer/
    How Good is Rasmus Hojlund? 🔥 @SamMcGuire90's analysis of the rumoured Manchester United target gives you the perfect overview. #MUFC theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/ra…
    R to @OptaAnalyst: Harry Kane's similarity score from 2022-23? Just 59%.
    Harry Kane's similarity score from 2022-23? Just 59%.
    🆕 Opta Quiz Podcast Test your football knowledge with our 10 teasers about the 2022-23 Premier League season. Listen and play along whenever and wherever you like. Find us and subscribe on your favourite podcast applications or download on our website. https://theanalyst.com/eu/podcast/opta-quiz-no1-2022-23-premier-league-season/
    🆕 Opta Quiz Podcast theanalyst.com/eu/podcast/op…
    Man City have been trailing for just 7% of the time in the Champions League this season - the lowest mark for any side in the competition.
    Man City have been trailing for just 7% of the time in the Champions League this season - the lowest mark for any side in the competition.
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Karim Benzema's new side (according to reports) are the best football club in Asia, based on the Opta Power Rankings. ⬇️ 1: Al Ittihad (@ittihad) 🇸🇦 2: Al Hilal (@Alhilal_FC) 🇸🇦 3: Al Nassr (@AlNassrFC) 🇸🇦 4: Persepolis (@PersepolisFC) 🇮🇷 5: Ulsan 🇰🇷 https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/who-are-the-best-football-team-in-the-world-opta-power-rankings/
    Karim Benzema's new side (according to reports) are the best football club in Asia, based on the Opta Power Rankings. ⬇️ @ittihad) 🇸🇦 @Alhilal_FC) 🇸🇦 @AlNassrFC) 🇸🇦 @PersepolisFC) 🇮🇷 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/wh…
    The player within the top five European leagues to have the closest similarity Opta radar to Karim Benzema in 2022-23 was... ... Kylian Mbappé (83% similarity score).
    The player within the top five European leagues to have the closest similarity Opta radar to Karim Benzema in 2022-23 was... ... Kylian Mbappé (83% similarity score).
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    Apple's new release points to an iPhone moment for 3D. A 3D internet will lead to a Cambrian explosion of new apps. @CSM_ai was started in anticipation of this + generative AI and gaming. Come join us at this critical inflection point -- https://jobs.polymer.co/common-sense-machines
    Apple's new release points to an iPhone moment for 3D. A 3D internet will lead to a Cambrian explosion of new apps. @CSM_ai was started in anticipation of this + generative AI and gaming. Come join us at this critical inflection point -- jobs.polymer.co/common-sense…
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    RT by @losthunderlads: I adore this vintage Penguin Classics ad
    I adore this vintage Penguin Classics ad
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    the quote tweets on this post are proof that the only thing this app can agree on is the internet’s cringiest content
    the quote tweets on this post are proof that the only thing this app can agree on is the internet’s cringiest content nitter.net/y8czz/status/1665108678922444802#m
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    Dispute arises from effort to trademark phrase "Trump Too Small" to use on t-shirts for sale.
    Dispute arises from effort to trademark phrase "Trump Too Small" to use on t-shirts for sale. nitter.net/AHoweBlogger/status/1665713240481857540#m
    #SCOTUS grants review in Vidal v. Elster, a challenge to constitutionality of Section 2(c) of Lanham Act, which bars registration of trademark using someone else’s name without that person’s permission
    #SCOTUS grants review in Vidal v. Elster, a challenge to constitutionality of Section 2(c) of Lanham Act, which bars registration of trademark using someone else’s name without that person’s permission
    #SCOTUS releases orders from last week's conference, grants review in one new case. Order list is here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/060523zor_d1o3.pdf
    #SCOTUS releases orders from last week's conference, grants review in one new case. Order list is here: supremecourt.gov/orders/cour…
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    Lunchtime reminder of today’s review of the financial impact of relegation from the Premier League #LCFC #LUFC #SaintsFC
    Lunchtime reminder of today’s review of the financial impact of relegation from the Premier League #LCFC #LUFC #SaintsFC nitter.net/SwissRamble/status/1665615029972922370#m
    RT by @SwissRamble: The financial impact of relegation from the Premier League, focusing on the three clubs that went down this season: Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton #LCFC #LUFC #SaintsFC https://swissramble.substack.com/p/impact-of-relegation-from-the-premier
    The financial impact of relegation from the Premier League, focusing on the three clubs that went down this season: Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton #LCFC #LUFC #SaintsFC swissramble.substack.com/p/i…
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    Condensed sets/abelian groups etc are in Lean's maths library! https://leanprover-community.github.io/mathlib4_docs/Mathlib/Condensed/Basic.html We've had Lean code for them kicking around for a year or more, but that was in an independent project. Getting them into the maths library is a community seal of approval.
    Condensed sets/abelian groups etc are in Lean's maths library! leanprover-community.github.… We've had Lean code for them kicking around for a year or more, but that was in an independent project. Getting them into the maths library is a community seal of approval.

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    "Former President Donald Trump is not only in the driver's seat for the Republican nomination, but it's hard to see an easy way for any other candidate to wrest the wheel from him." @amyewalter on the state of the GOP primary: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/checking-gop-primary
    "Former President Donald Trump is not only in the driver's seat for the Republican nomination, but it's hard to see an easy way for any other candidate to wrest the wheel from him." @amyewalter on the state of the GOP primary: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
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    RT by @ground_guru: 特にラ・リーガのアカデミー10年計画が気になる🧐
    特にラ・リーガのアカデミー10年計画が気になる🧐
    RT by @ground_guru: Booked ✅ Looking forward to this ⚽️
    Booked ✅ nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1663853128926613509#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Really enjoyed this interview 👍
    Really enjoyed this interview 👍
    "I have a video of Bukayo (Saka) and he was U11s. People slag me because he’s doing ladders and hurdles, but that is good for that age for co-ordination." @DeasunO | TGG Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/50-des-ryan-athletic-development-of-academy-players/id1458881321?i=1000614476085
    "I have a video of Bukayo (Saka) and he was U11s. People slag me because he’s doing ladders and hurdles, but that is good for that age for co-ordination." @DeasunO | TGG Podcast podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
    RT by @ground_guru: 💛❤️ Graeme Souness is leading title celebrations for Galatasaray! Waving the iconic flag that he planted in the centre-circle of Fenerbahçe's stadium after winning the Turkish cup back in 1996. https://twitter.com/GalatasaraySK/status/1665433614169800710/video/1
    💛❤️ Graeme Souness is leading title celebrations for Galatasaray! nitter.net/GalatasaraySK/st…
    RT by @ground_guru: This is good: Ange Postecoglou, soon to be appointed Tottenham's new manager, interviewed by @edsulley from @HudlAnalysis during his time at Yokohama Marinos High Performance Insights https://vimeo.com/410251328
    This is good: @edsulley from @HudlAnalysis during his time at Yokohama Marinos vimeo.com/410251328
    RT by @ground_guru: Great episode. Always interesting interviews ⁦@ground_guru⁩ ⁦@SundayShare10⁩ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-ground-guru-podcast/id1458881321?i=1000602622532
    Great episode. Always interesting interviews ⁦@ground_guru⁩ ⁦@SundayShare10⁩ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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    This homemade ginger liqueur tastes so elegant that people will not believe you made it yourself. https://www.seriouseats.com/diy-ginger-liqueur-make-your-own-canton?taid=647d096cdb776900014a71fa&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This homemade ginger liqueur tastes so elegant that people will not believe you made it yourself. seriouseats.com/diy-ginger-l…
    Meet the device that unlocks your hot-beverage dreams all day long. https://www.seriouseats.com/electric-water-pot?taid=647cfb70f0166400013ba317&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Meet the device that unlocks your hot-beverage dreams all day long. seriouseats.com/electric-wat…
    Inspired by Levain Bakery, these giant chocolate chip cookies are a dessert of epic proportions. https://www.seriouseats.com/super-thick-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe?taid=647ced69d4faf00001389e4c&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Inspired by Levain Bakery, these giant chocolate chip cookies are a dessert of epic proportions. seriouseats.com/super-thick-…
    Here are the pros and cons of some of the most popular mixing, kneading, folding, and shaping methods. https://www.seriouseats.com/sourdough-how-to?taid=647cd136f0166400013b9c12&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Here are the pros and cons of some of the most popular mixing, kneading, folding, and shaping methods. seriouseats.com/sourdough-ho…
    We tested 10 food storage containers (plastic and glass) to find out which ones were the most durable, leak-proof, and easiest to stack and store. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-food-storage-containers-6750861?taid=647cc32cdb776900014a665a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We tested 10 food storage containers (plastic and glass) to find out which ones were the most durable, leak-proof, and easiest to stack and store. seriouseats.com/best-food-st…
    Buying whole chickens and butchering them at home is easy, economical, and opens up a world of possibilities. It also can make you a better cook. https://www.seriouseats.com/better-cook-buy-whole-chickens-cut-up-pieces?taid=647ca6fcab5b670001f72bab&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Buying whole chickens and butchering them at home is easy, economical, and opens up a world of possibilities. It also can make you a better cook. seriouseats.com/better-cook-…
    Out of all the many classic American food items claimed to have been invented at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, only one truly has a connection to it: the ice cream cone. But it probably didn't start with a rolled-up waffle. https://www.seriouseats.com/ice-cream-cone-history?taid=647c98ec137e4000012bddb4&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Out of all the many classic American food items claimed to have been invented at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, only one truly has a connection to it: the ice cream cone. But it probably didn't start with a rolled-up waffle. seriouseats.com/ice-cream-co…
    Salty, sweet, pungent, and slightly spicy, this chicken stir-fry makes a great introduction to Cambodian food. https://www.seriouseats.com/cambodian-chicken-stir-fry-recipe?taid=647c7ccff016640001f23bf6&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Salty, sweet, pungent, and slightly spicy, this chicken stir-fry makes a great introduction to Cambodian food. seriouseats.com/cambodian-ch…
    After testing 20 milk frothers, we named the Golde Superwhisk our favorite handheld model. https://www.seriouseats.com/golde-superwhisk-review-7496941?taid=647be21b137e4000012bc1dc&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    After testing 20 milk frothers, we named the Golde Superwhisk our favorite handheld model. seriouseats.com/golde-superw…
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    And all the way from East London to Zurich, here’s ⁦@theboybleach⁩ doing their thing. Support the support band 👊
    And all the way from East London to Zurich, here’s ⁦@theboybleach⁩ doing their thing. Support the support band 👊
    Great, sweaty gig by ⁦@simpleplan⁩ at Xtra in Zürich this evening 🇨🇦
    Great, sweaty gig by ⁦@simpleplan⁩ at Xtra in Zürich this evening 🇨🇦
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    The 2017 establishment of the largest marine protected area in North America—Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park—has not harmed industrial fishing, according to a new analysis in @ScienceAdvances. https://scim.ag/2S5
    The 2017 establishment of the largest marine protected area in North America—Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park—has not harmed industrial fishing, according to a new analysis in @ScienceAdvances. scim.ag/2S5
    "I was late learning about science; I didn’t even know what research was until I was 20 years old. For much of my scientific training I feared I was behind my peers. But I have been able to close the gap—and that is something to be proud of." https://scim.ag/2RU
    "I was late learning about science; I didn’t even know what research was until I was 20 years old. For much of my scientific training I feared I was behind my peers. scim.ag/2RU
    A recent Science study described the evolution of regulatory sequences in the human genome. https://scim.ag/2RQ #Zoonomia
    A recent Science study described the evolution of regulatory sequences in the human genome. scim.ag/2RQ #Zoonomia
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    A massive effort to sequence the DNA of Vikings across Europe was published in 2020. The study revealed family histories of Vikings who set forth—and died—far from home. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2S3
    A massive effort to sequence the DNA of Vikings across Europe was published in 2020. The study revealed family histories of Vikings who set forth—and died—far from home. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2S3
    Comb jellies may have descended from the "sister to all other animals." https://scim.ag/2RT
    Comb jellies may have descended from the "sister to all other animals." scim.ag/2RT
    Scientists exploring underwater caves have discovered a new species of moray eel that appears to be adapting to its unique habitat—by losing its eyes. https://scim.ag/2RN
    Scientists exploring underwater caves have discovered a new species of moray eel that appears to be adapting to its unique habitat—by losing its eyes. scim.ag/2RN
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: Let’s check in on the owner of this platform’s likes
    Let’s check in on the owner of this platform’s likes  ( 1 min )
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    Daniel Ellsberg Is Dying. And He Has Some Final Things to Say. https://politi.co/3MOxZce via @politico
    Daniel Ellsberg Is Dying. And He Has Some Final Things to Say. politi.co/3MOxZce via @politico
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    The volume and speed of AI being rolled out could have unsettling consequences. 🎧 On this episode of Tech, Quickly, why people are so concerned about Generative AI? Listen now on @spotifypodcasts 🔗 https://bit.ly/424sJXj
    The volume and speed of AI being rolled out could have unsettling consequences. @spotifypodcasts 🔗 bit.ly/424sJXj
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    Great opportunity! Amazing advisor, topics, and location.
    Great opportunity! Amazing advisor, topics, and location. nitter.net/tetraduzione/status/1664725605877727234#m
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    Job openings rate at 6.1 percent in April 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/job-openings-rate-at-6-1-percent-in-april-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Job openings rate at 6.1 percent in April 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/job-op… #BLSdata
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    a lot of reports that Neuralink users are being turned "Gay"
    a lot of reports that Neuralink users are being turned "Gay"
    "im not DRUNK! im watching TED LASSO behind the WHEEL !" i need a bumpter sticker that says exactly this
    "im not DRUNK! im watching TED LASSO behind the WHEEL !" i need a bumpter sticker that says exactly this
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    Sophie Morel has formalised the first half of her 2019 joint paper https://alco.centre-mersenne.org/articles/10.5802/alco.66/ in Lean 4. It took her a month; she had 0 Lean 4 experience when she started (but some Lean 3 experience). The formalisation is here https://github.com/smorel394/TS1 . Welcome aboard Sophie!
    Sophie Morel has formalised the first half of her 2019 joint paper alco.centre-mersenne.org/art… in Lean 4. It took her a month; she had 0 Lean 4 experience when she started (but some Lean 3 experience). The formalisation is here github.com/smorel394/TS1 . Welcome aboard Sophie!
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Highly recommend to those looking for a PhD position: great advisor, great topic, great location.
    Highly recommend to those looking for a PhD position: great advisor, great topic, great location. nitter.net/tetraduzione/status/1664725605877727234#m
    looking forward!
    looking forward! nitter.net/oanacamb/status/1665272185512968195#m
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    RT by @Zonal_Marking: A classic game of two halves in terms of the scoreline...but not in terms of the balance of play. Analysis of Barcelona 3-2 Wolfsburg in the @UWCL final. https://theathletic.com/4578823/2023/06/04/barcelona-didnt-panic-against-wolfsburg-why-would-they-when-their-plan-a-is-this-good/
    A classic game of two halves in terms of the scoreline...but not in terms of the balance of play. Analysis of Barcelona 3-2 Wolfsburg in the @UWCL final. theathletic.com/4578823/2023…
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    Eden Hazard at Chelsea in 2018-19 (all comps) 3,877 Mins, 21 Goals & 17 Assists Eden Hazard at Real Madrid since 2019-20 (all comps) 3,737 Mins, 7 Goals & 9 Assists
    Eden Hazard at Chelsea in 2018-19 (all comps) 3,877 Mins, 21 Goals & 17 Assists Eden Hazard at Real Madrid since 2019-20 (all comps) 3,737 Mins, 7 Goals & 9 Assists
    theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/da…
    theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/da… nitter.net/UtdPlug/status/1665043077998821377#m
    R to @OptaAnalyst:
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    Lionel Messi, Neymar & Kylian Mbappé across all competitions for PSG in 2022-23.
    Lionel Messi, Neymar & Kylian Mbappé across all competitions for PSG in 2022-23.

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    #Men2.0
    #Men2.0
    R to @dril: I have never seen a "Tiny Toon" . Not interested
    I have never seen a "Tiny Toon" . Not interested
    tiny toons in this house we watch normal sized toons
    tiny toons in this house we watch normal sized toons
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    The fossil was a prehistoric bird is called Pelagornis sandersi, and its wings stretched out twice as wide as those of the great albatross. https://trib.al/TYNEmJf
    The fossil was a prehistoric bird is called Pelagornis sandersi, and its wings stretched out twice as wide as those of the great albatross. trib.al/TYNEmJf
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    RT by @losthunderlads: Wise reflections by Francis Gavin on how nations are guided not by reason, but unspoken assumptions which amount often to nonsense, only to forget and move on…to new follies. https://tnsr.org/2023/05/unspoken-assumptions/
    Wise reflections by Francis Gavin on how nations are guided not by reason, but unspoken assumptions which amount often to nonsense, only to forget and move on…to new follies. tnsr.org/2023/05/unspoken-as…
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    Since first evolving 350 million years ago, the tongue has taken myriad forms, unlocking new niches and boosting the diversity of life. Learn more in this @NewsfromScience feature: https://scim.ag/2RL @ScienceVisuals
    Since first evolving 350 million years ago, the tongue has taken myriad forms, unlocking new niches and boosting the diversity of life. @NewsfromScience feature: scim.ag/2RL @ScienceVisuals
    Preparing to work on your doctoral thesis over the summer? 📝 Take some of these tips from Ph.D. students on what did—and didn't—work for them. #ScienceMagArchives @ScienceCareers https://scim.ag/2RB
    Preparing to work on your doctoral thesis over the summer? 📝 #ScienceMagArchives @ScienceCareers scim.ag/2RB
    Hibernating brown bears rarely suffer from blood clots despite 6 months of immobilization. A new Science study has revealed a factor that appears to protect the animals against this immobility-associated thrombosis. Learn more: https://scim.ag/2Rw, https://scim.ag/2Rx
    Hibernating brown bears rarely suffer from blood clots despite 6 months of immobilization. scim.ag/2Rw, scim.ag/2Rx
    Recent work on modular reconfiguration of #DNAorigami assemblies could be used to inform the development of molecular robots. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://scim.ag/2Rq
    Recent work on modular reconfiguration of #DNAorigami assemblies could be used to inform the development of molecular robots. @SciRobotics: scim.ag/2Rq
    Soil microbiota transplanted from more stressful environmental conditions, such as drought or excessive heat or cold, can enhance tree tolerance to changing climates, researchers report in Science. 📄: https://scim.ag/2Rn #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/2Ro
    Soil microbiota transplanted from more stressful environmental conditions, such as drought or excessive heat or cold, can enhance tree tolerance to changing climates, researchers report in Science. scim.ag/2Rn #SciencePerspective: scim.ag/2Ro
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    The so-called Danish Golden Age of painting, which lasted from about 1800 to 1850, coincided with a particularly beer-crazed era for the nation. https://scim.ag/2RJ
    The so-called Danish Golden Age of painting, which lasted from about 1800 to 1850, coincided with a particularly beer-crazed era for the nation. scim.ag/2RJ
    Zebrafish live for less than a year, but new research finds that extending the length of the chromosomes in their guts kept them healthy into old age. https://scim.ag/2RC
    Zebrafish live for less than a year, but new research finds that extending the length of the chromosomes in their guts kept them healthy into old age. scim.ag/2RC
    The scientists behind the research propose that flushing oxygen into the rectum could one day help save human lives if conventional ventilation methods are unavailable. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2Rs
    The scientists behind the research propose that flushing oxygen into the rectum could one day help save human lives if conventional ventilation methods are unavailable. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2Rs
    Aided by hundreds of newly sequenced genomes and an extensive database of dog DNA, researchers were able to glean details about Balto’s size, appearance, and stamina not captured in historical photos of the famed canine. https://scim.ag/2Rr
    Aided by hundreds of newly sequenced genomes and an extensive database of dog DNA, researchers were able to glean details about Balto’s size, appearance, and stamina not captured in historical photos of the famed canine. scim.ag/2Rr
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    On the Senate side, @JessicaTaylor takes a new look at GOP recruiting wins and stops so far. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/senate-overview/taking-stock-gops-senate-recruitment-wins-and-stops-so-far
    On the Senate side, @JessicaTaylor takes a new look at GOP recruiting wins and stops so far. cookpolitical.com/analysis/s…
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    R to @beenwrekt: The self-driving car industry has thrown billions of dollars at this vanity experiment. They have yielded a dangerous public nuisance. When is enouugh enough?
    The self-driving car industry has thrown billions of dollars at this vanity experiment. They have yielded a dangerous public nuisance. When is enouugh enough?
    R to @beenwrekt: The city estimates that Waymo's injury rate is 1.3 times higher than human drivers.
    The city estimates that Waymo's injury rate is 1.3 times higher than human drivers.
    R to @beenwrekt: 18 documented incidents of interfering with the work of firefighters.
    18 documented incidents of interfering with the work of firefighters.
    R to @beenwrekt: The cars are less safe than people and there is no mechanism to revoke their licenses.
    The cars are less safe than people and there is no mechanism to revoke their licenses.
    R to @beenwrekt: The real story of AI is regulatory capture.
    The real story of AI is regulatory capture.
    R to @beenwrekt: The brief filed by the city, and many on-the-ground reports, detail how unsafe these cars are. https://sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SF-Comments-on-Waymo.pdf
    The brief filed by the city, and many on-the-ground reports, detail how unsafe these cars are. sfstandard.com/wp-content/up…
    It's crazy that a random state regulatory board is going to allow expansion of self-driving experiments in SF despite the protest of the city. https://sfstandard.com/transportation/state-commission-poised-to-approve-24-7-robotaxis-in-san-francisco-despite-local-objections/
    It's crazy that a random state regulatory board is going to allow expansion of self-driving experiments in SF despite the protest of the city. sfstandard.com/transportatio…
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    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! https://www.bls.gov/opub/update.htm
    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! bls.gov/opub/update.htm
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    this is why polls exist
    this is why polls exist nitter.net/DavidSacks/status/1664788807059660800#m
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    Good goal.
    Good goal.
    Seeing good football graphs in print 😍(by @jburnmurdoch)
    Seeing good football graphs in print 😍(by @jburnmurdoch)
    RT by @Zonal_Marking: Always give 110%
    Always give 110%
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    Now behold! I am become carbs, destroyer of waistlines.
    Now behold! I am become carbs, destroyer of waistlines. nitter.net/WyattDuncan/status/1664480247830413312#m
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    If Rep. Mike Simpson opts to retire from his Trump +23 seat, look for a proxy war between Idaho’s pro-Simpson GOP establishment and the Freedom Caucus/Club for Growth. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/idaho-house/2024-house-race-analysis-idaho
    If Rep. Mike Simpson opts to retire from his Trump +23 seat, look for a proxy war between Idaho’s pro-Simpson GOP establishment and the Freedom Caucus/Club for Growth. cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
    NEW today: @amyewalter checks in on the GOP presidential primary and examines how Trump got into commanding control again. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/checking-gop-primary
    NEW today: @amyewalter checks in on the GOP presidential primary and examines how Trump got into commanding control again. cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
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    R to @gelliottmorris: (note: this is not a business plan)
    (note: this is not a business plan)
    based on these rules the RNC is going to have to start paying for polling if they want a substantial sample of qualifying surveys for these purposes
    based on these rules the RNC is going to have to start paying for polling if they want a substantial sample of qualifying surveys for these purposes nitter.net/baseballot/status/1664717116807708672#m
    you’ve heard of the republican party’s “chaos caucus.” now meet the chaos congress
    you’ve heard of the republican party’s “chaos caucus.” now meet the chaos congress nitter.net/josephzeballos/status/1664628767568932868#m
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    Editorial: "If seven of the eight thresholds have been crossed, what does that mean for our still-feeble efforts to move to a more sustainable path?" https://go.nature.com/3IU6nRT
    Editorial: "If seven of the eight thresholds have been crossed, what does that mean for our still-feeble efforts to move to a more sustainable path?" go.nature.com/3IU6nRT
    Arab world's first asteroid hopper will visit seven space rocks https://go.nature.com/3ISCn8Y
    Arab world's first asteroid hopper will visit seven space rocks go.nature.com/3ISCn8Y
    There was “a very significant watering down of language in this draft compared to previous drafts”, says @SuerieMoon about the latest pandemic treaty draft. https://go.nature.com/3OQ4Yzq
    There was “a very significant watering down of language in this draft compared to previous drafts”, says @SuerieMoon about the latest pandemic treaty draft. go.nature.com/3OQ4Yzq
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    men info
    men info
    when the mario brothers mature version makes all the gamers in the world shit thier gamer panties i will only just simply smile
    when the mario brothers mature version makes all the gamers in the world shit thier gamer panties i will only just simply smile
    asking all girls if its ok to become Bi with them
    asking all girls if its ok to become Bi with them
    quick question about the posts im seeing. are these marketed towards me? are these Tailored to my interests? cant tell if theyre good or not
    quick question about the posts im seeing. are these marketed towards me? are these Tailored to my interests? cant tell if theyre good or not
    Friends - We need some positivity up on the time line. Maybe we can start by sharing mass media narratives that we think are actually good?
    Friends - We need some positivity up on the time line. Maybe we can start by sharing mass media narratives that we think are actually good?
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Open PhD positions with Antonio Vergari here in the School of Informatics. Some really interesting topics and great advisor!
    Open PhD positions with Antonio Vergari here in the School of Informatics. Some really interesting topics and great advisor! nitter.net/tetraduzione/status/1664725605877727234#m
    more insights and open questions on the "calibration dilemma" in deep learning
    more insights and open questions on the "calibration dilemma" in deep learning nitter.net/PreetumNakkiran/status/1664302522083971072#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: Do you know which features are learned by contrastive learning and what are its failure modes? Check out this beautiful rigorous results to learn how simplicity bias of SGD changes the picture! Congrats @xue_yihao65785,@sjoshi804,Eric Gan,@pinyuchenTW on the #ICML2023 Oral!🎉🎉
    Do you know which features are learned by contrastive learning and what are its failure modes? Check out this beautiful rigorous results to learn how simplicity bias of SGD changes the picture! Congrats @xue_yihao65785,@sjoshi804,Eric Gan,@pinyuchenTW on the #ICML2023 Oral!🎉🎉 nitter.net/xue_yihao65785/status/1664029544930762752#m  ( 1 min )
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    The evolution of the nervous system may have followed multiple paths and risen independently in two early lineages of animals, found a recent Science study in comb jellies. The results offer a new perspective on neuronal networks and neurotransmission. https://scim.ag/2Rk
    The evolution of the nervous system may have followed multiple paths and risen independently in two early lineages of animals, found a recent Science study in comb jellies. scim.ag/2Rk
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    RT by @ZoubinGhahrama1: I have fully-funded PhD positions (3.5 yrs) for troublemakers in #ML #AI who want to design the next gen of #probabilistic #models and #programs that are provably #reliable and #efficient Join @InfAtEd @EdinburghUni Email me! ✉️ Please share! 🔁 Apply 👉http://nolovedeeplearning.com/buysellexchange.html
    I have fully-funded PhD positions (3.5 yrs) for troublemakers in #ML #AI who want to design the next gen of #probabilistic #models and #programs that are provably #reliable and #efficient @InfAtEd @EdinburghUni nolovedeeplearning.com/buyse…
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    RT by @sciam: Medical guidance on when to start screening for breast cancer can seem bewildering, especially if you are in a high-risk group. Experts weigh in on mammogram recommendations and racial disparities in breast cancer deaths for my latest @sciam. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-should-you-get-a-mammogram/
    Medical guidance on when to start screening for breast cancer can seem bewildering, especially if you are in a high-risk group. Experts weigh in on mammogram recommendations and racial disparities in breast cancer deaths for my latest @sciam. scientificamerican.com/artic…  ( 1 min )
    RT by @sciam: a bit of news: i’ve been chosen to be part of the #Maynard200 program for 2023. looking forward to meeting all these wonderful newsmakers and working to lift each other up in building a more diverse and equitable profession
    a bit of news: i’ve been chosen to be part of the #Maynard200 program for 2023. looking forward to meeting all these wonderful newsmakers and working to lift each other up in building a more diverse and equitable profession nitter.net/MaynardInst/status/1664297496091164672#m  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @ground_guru: Parma are the latest club to recognise the benefits of integrating predictive Opta Vision metrics into its scouting, analysis & performance processes. @mathlacome tells @ground_guru how data sits at the heart of the club’s long-term strategic planning ⬇️ https://trainingground.guru/articles/mathieu-lacome-how-data-analytics-is-powering-parma-new-era
    Parma are the latest club to recognise the benefits of integrating predictive Opta Vision metrics into its scouting, analysis & performance processes. @mathlacome tells @ground_guru how data sits at the heart of the club’s long-term strategic planning ⬇️ trainingground.guru/articles…
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    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Six La Liga teams could still be relegated on the final day. 🤯The permutations are mind-bending 🔻Real Valladolid occupy the last relegation spot 📉Five clubs could be tied on 41 pts @RyanRyanBenson attempted to break it down as simply as possible... https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/la-liga-relegation-permutations/
    Six La Liga teams could still be relegated on the final day. @RyanRyanBenson attempted to break it down as simply as possible... theanalyst.com/eu/2023/06/la…
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    Hey NORTH CAROLINA I’m on my way! I’ll be at the Carolina Theatre!
    Hey NORTH CAROLINA I’m on my way! I’ll be at the Carolina Theatre!
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    Job openings rate at 6.1 percent in April 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/job-openings-rate-at-6-1-percent-in-april-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Job openings rate at 6.1 percent in April 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/job-op… #BLSdata
    What Is Seasonal Adjustment? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5crZlT5jM7U #BLSdata
    What Is Seasonal Adjustment? piped.video/watch?v=5crZlT5j… #BLSdata
    Understanding BLS Unemployment Statistics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCbBP7wJ6c #JobsReport #BLSdata
    Understanding BLS Unemployment Statistics piped.video/watch?v=BPCbBP7w… #JobsReport #BLSdata
    See our interactive graphics on today’s #JobsReport https://www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/ #BLSdata #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s #JobsReport bls.gov/charts/employment-si… #BLSdata #DataViz
    Payroll employment increases by 339,000 in May; unemployment rate rises to 3.7% https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm #JobsReport #BLSdata
    Payroll employment increases by 339,000 in May; unemployment rate rises to 3.7% bls.gov/news.release/empsit.… #JobsReport #BLSdata  ( 1 min )
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    R to @beenwrekt: I'm sure this essay is in the training set. https://strikemag.org/bullshit-jobs/
    I'm sure this essay is in the training set. strikemag.org/bullshit-jobs/
    R to @beenwrekt: What's the subjective probability of us offloading all work on AIs, only for them to get fed up with the bullshit, quit their jobs, and start a commune in the Oregon woods?
    What's the subjective probability of us offloading all work on AIs, only for them to get fed up with the bullshit, quit their jobs, and start a commune in the Oregon woods?
    Too much discourse about existential risk of AI. Not enough discourse about existential crisis of AI. https://youtu.be/sa9MpLXuLs0
    Too much discourse about existential risk of AI. Not enough discourse about existential crisis of AI. piped.video/sa9MpLXuLs0
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    Really enjoyed this, always a pleasure to chat with @Knox_Harrington.
    Really enjoyed this, always a pleasure to chat with @Knox_Harrington. nitter.net/TheAnfieldWrap/status/1664271167547666432#m
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: AI is making a far worse world already. Every time my son makes a mistake he apologizes using AI
    AI is making a far worse world already. Every time my son makes a mistake he apologizes using AI
    Happy new Protomartyr album day to those who celebrate
    Happy new Protomartyr album day to those who celebrate
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    For all the focus on the Freedom Caucus, opposition to the debt ceiling deal ended up being proportionately much higher among Senate Republicans (31 of 48) than House Republicans (71 of 220). Not part of negotiations + no need to show loyalty to McCarthy = more reason to vote no.
    For all the focus on the Freedom Caucus, opposition to the debt ceiling deal ended up being proportionately much higher among Senate Republicans (31 of 48) than House Republicans (71 of 220). Not part of negotiations + no need to show loyalty to McCarthy = more reason to vote no.
    Given how many times over the years the House has been forced to swallow a deal negotiated in the Senate, it's amusing to see the "now, wait just a minute here" attitude that arises once the shoe's finally on the other foot
    Given how many times over the years the House has been forced to swallow a deal negotiated in the Senate, it's amusing to see the "now, wait just a minute here" attitude that arises once the shoe's finally on the other foot

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    Unemployment rates were lower in April 2023 than a year earlier in 16 states https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/unemployment-rates-were-lower-in-april-2023-than-a-year-earlier-in-16-states.htm #BLSdata
    Unemployment rates were lower in April 2023 than a year earlier in 16 states bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/unempl… #BLSdata
    Unemployment rates were lower in April 2023 than a year earlier in 16 states https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/unemployment-rates-were-lower-in-april-2023-than-a-year-earlier-in-16-states.htm #BLSdata
    Unemployment rates were lower in April 2023 than a year earlier in 16 states bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/unempl… #BLSdata
    Understanding Unit Labor Costs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJGl04elEPI #BLSdata #Productivity
    Understanding Unit Labor Costs piped.video/watch?v=XJGl04el… #BLSdata #Productivity
    What is #productivity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_kX5KKCJoU #BLSdata
    What is #productivity? piped.video/watch?v=y_kX5KKC… #BLSdata
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new #BLSdata on #Productivity and #Costs https://www.bls.gov/charts/productivity-and-costs/ #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new #BLSdata on #Productivity and #Costs bls.gov/charts/productivity-… #DataViz
    Productivity decreases 2.1% in Q1 2023; unit labor costs increase 4.2% (annual rates) https://www.bls.gov/news.release/prod2.nr0.htm #Productivity #BLSdata
    Productivity decreases 2.1% in Q1 2023; unit labor costs increase 4.2% (annual rates) bls.gov/news.release/prod2.n… #Productivity #BLSdata
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    RT by @tetraduzione: It is really "unimaginable power"?
    It is really "unimaginable power"?
    RT by @tetraduzione: 📢Call for Papers! Join the Deep Learning meets Neuromorphic Hardware w at #ECMLPKDD23. Explore the intersection of #DeepLearning and #NeuromorphicComputing for energy-efficient AI systems. Deadline: June 12, 2023. Don't miss out! #AI #ML #DLNHWorkshop
    📢Call for Papers! Join the Deep Learning meets Neuromorphic Hardware w at #ECMLPKDD23. Explore the intersection of #DeepLearning and #NeuromorphicComputing for energy-efficient AI systems. #AI #ML #DLNHWorkshop
    Knowledge graph #embeddings can transfer to challenging downstream #biomed prediction tasks such as drug-drug and protein interactions cc @ejimenez_ruiz @jpansw
    Knowledge graph #embeddings can transfer to challenging downstream #biomed prediction tasks such as drug-drug and protein interactions @ejimenez_ruiz @jpansw nitter.net/aryopg/status/1664221440751665154#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: Happy #PrideMonth2023 from everyone at @InfAtEd! Get ready for a month packed with #Pride events. @UoEStaffPride have got a range of activities to educate, entertain, and build community. 🏳️‍🌈 See the full lineup in SPN's new blog post: http://edin.ac/3NgMAPf
    Happy #PrideMonth2023 from everyone at @InfAtEd! #Pride events. @UoEStaffPride have got a range of activities to educate, entertain, and build community. edin.ac/3NgMAPf
    RT by @tetraduzione: Huge kudos to my collaborators @DominikBiomedAI, @wolfdewulf, @piyush_borole, @AlfaroJav, @PMinervini, @tetraduzione, Ajitha Rajan 🧵 5/5
    Huge kudos to my collaborators @DominikBiomedAI, @wolfdewulf, @piyush_borole, @AlfaroJav, @PMinervini, @tetraduzione, Ajitha Rajan 🧵 5/5
    RT by @tetraduzione: Why stop there? BioKG covers a wide range of entities, and fine-tuning neural link predictors trained on it works extremely well! Our KGE model that is pretrained with BioKG achieves SoTA results across 4 downstream polypharmacy tasks with a tiny computational footprint! 🧵 4/5
    Why stop there? BioKG covers a wide range of entities, and fine-tuning neural link predictors trained on it works extremely well! Our KGE model that is pretrained with BioKG achieves SoTA results across 4 downstream polypharmacy tasks with a tiny computational footprint! 🧵 4/5
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    I noticed a number of these, and they left me with the feeling that Nicholson was playing his part for laughs. Ruined the movie for me, tbqh.
    I noticed a number of these, and they left me with the feeling that Nicholson was playing his part for laughs. Ruined the movie for me, tbqh. nitter.net/nessuno2001/status/1663917603662835714#m
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    RT by @DaveAHopkins: Many similarities! Two former VPs with other important experience and not favorites of their party bases, despite much "evolution" on issues. For a time (even pre-Gulf War) GHW Bush was more popular than Biden ever has been, but it was a less polarized era.
    Many similarities! Two former VPs with other important experience and not favorites of their party bases, despite much "evolution" on issues. For a time (even pre-Gulf War) GHW Bush was more popular than Biden ever has been, but it was a less polarized era. nitter.net/DaveAHopkins/status/1664337126010548225#m
    Comparing modern presidents' governing styles, it seems more and more like Biden most resembles George H. W. Bush: cares most about the inside game of policy and dealmaking, pitch to voters is competence/responsibility rather than charisma/symbolism https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/01/just-dont-boast-how-biden-world-sought-to-ace-the-debt-ceiling-standoff-00099671
    Comparing modern presidents' governing styles, it seems more and more like Biden most resembles George H. W. Bush: cares most about the inside game of policy and dealmaking, pitch to voters is competence/responsibility rather than charisma/symbolism politico.com/news/2023/06/01…
    The view from the top of the hill is different from the back benches; risk is less attractive when you already have power (& a close election next year). McCarthy & Biden were willing to move their positions to reduce uncertainty: no default, no 14th Am. court fight, no shutdown.
    The view from the top of the hill is different from the back benches; risk is less attractive when you already have power (& a close election next year). McCarthy & Biden were willing to move their positions to reduce uncertainty: no default, no 14th Am. court fight, no shutdown.
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    #SCOTUS says it will release more opinions next Thursday, June 8, at 10 am. Still waiting on rulings on use of race in college admissions, student loan debt relief program, voting rights, & others.
    #SCOTUS says it will release more opinions next Thursday, June 8, at 10 am. Still waiting on rulings on use of race in college admissions, student loan debt relief program, voting rights, & others.
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    Candidate recruitment is top of mind for Senate Republicans these days. And while they've notched some wins so far, much remains to be seen. @JessicaTaylor on where the GOP stands in their quest to take back the upper chamber: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/senate-overview/taking-stock-gops-senate-recruitment-wins-and-stops-so-far
    Candidate recruitment is top of mind for Senate Republicans these days. And while they've notched some wins so far, much remains to be seen. @JessicaTaylor on where the GOP stands in their quest to take back the upper chamber: cookpolitical.com/analysis/s…
    A quiet cycle for Idaho House races? Maybe, maybe not: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/idaho-house/2024-house-race-analysis-idaho
    A quiet cycle for Idaho House races? Maybe, maybe not: cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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    🎉 We have hit 100,000 followers! 📈 Thank you all for the support, stay tuned for more exciting research updates from BAIR!
    🎉 We have hit 100,000 followers! 📈 Thank you all for the support, stay tuned for more exciting research updates from BAIR!
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    RT by @gelliottmorris: It's an interesting piece, but the point I always come down to here (and you've noted this a lot too) is... (1) the generational lean of these voters is ahistorically Dem in absolute numbers (2) the typical shift right observed in polling does not erase the sheer size of the gap
    It's an interesting piece, but the point I always come down to here (and you've noted this a lot too) is... (1) the generational lean of these voters is ahistorically Dem in absolute numbers (2) the typical shift right observed in polling does not erase the sheer size of the gap
    R to @gelliottmorris: deal could technically still fall apart but to people who said we would hit the limit because republicans don’t like spending (paraphrasing) i would say that this is an issue where we should not mistake *polarization* of members with *sorting*
    deal could technically still fall apart but to people who said we would hit the limit because republicans don’t like spending (paraphrasing) i would say that this is an issue where we should not mistake *polarization* of members with *sorting*
    The Biden/McCarthy debt limit bill passes with support of 72% of House members, which IMO is in line w expectations driven by (1) long history of bipartisan deals on debt & (2) public opinion polls that framed this is an important issue that’s separate from discretionary spending
    The Biden/McCarthy debt limit bill passes with support of 72% of House members, which IMO is in line w expectations driven by (1) long history of bipartisan deals on debt & (2) public opinion polls that framed this is an important issue that’s separate from discretionary spending nitter.net/JakeSherman/status/1664080912999497730#m
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    RT by @sciam: Our Season 5 Bonus Episode is out now! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-in-a-street-name-everything/id1590670779?i=1000615253712 Nyswanderweg, a pinky-sized residential street in #Hamburg, #Germany, is easy to miss. Yet it’s a significant monument to an American psychiatrist: Marie Nyswander. #womeninSTEM #psychiatry #podcasts @sciam @prx
    Our Season 5 Bonus Episode is out now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #Hamburg, #Germany, is easy to miss. Yet it’s a significant monument to an American psychiatrist: Marie Nyswander. #womeninSTEM #psychiatry #podcasts @sciam @prx
    RT by @sciam: Join us for the 2023 Slam on June 21, a free virtual showdown where contestants pitch their science spinoff company to win the Spinoff Prize from Nature Awards & Merck. Don't miss your chance to learn what it takes to compete for €30,000! https://go.nature.com/3OhKzD2
    Join us for the 2023 Slam on June 21, a free virtual showdown where contestants pitch their science spinoff company to win the Spinoff Prize from Nature Awards & Merck. Don't miss your chance to learn what it takes to compete for €30,000! go.nature.com/3OhKzD2
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    RT by @ZoubinGhahrama1: Super exciting work by many at Google to push forward ML models that help with many aspects of the software development process. Not just simple code completion, but fixing compilation errors, suggesting test cases, helping w/ code review comments, and all kinds of other things.
    Super exciting work by many at Google to push forward ML models that help with many aspects of the software development process. Not just simple code completion, but fixing compilation errors, suggesting test cases, helping w/ code review comments, and all kinds of other things. nitter.net/GoogleAI/status/1663965370296705024#m  ( 1 min )
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    Good concept and well-written explainer. Renard with the best score = yeah that seems to work.
    Good concept and well-written explainer. Renard with the best score = yeah that seems to work. nitter.net/StatsBomb/status/1664236336281182210#m
    RT by @Zonal_Marking: There were 151 goals scored from corners in the Premier League this season. A piece on why corners are so important now in the league. https://theathletic.com/4558413/2023/06/01/innovation-and-execution-why-corners-are-so-important-now-in-the-premier-league/
    There were 151 goals scored from corners in the Premier League this season. theathletic.com/4558413/2023…
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    RT by @andrewgwils: Let’s design proteins directly in sequence space with new methods NOS and LaMBO-2! 🏎️ Protein Design with Guided Discrete Diffusion https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.20009 Includes wet-lab evaluation 🧪 1/7
    Let’s design proteins directly in sequence space with new methods NOS and LaMBO-2! 🏎️ arxiv.org/abs/2305.20009 Includes wet-lab evaluation 🧪 1/7  ( 1 min )
    R to @andrewgwils: Many more results, interpretations, and understanding investigations, including the role of architecture, in the paper. I was particularly proud of first author Lily Li, for such a substantive undertaking as her first paper! Code available at: https://github.com/yucenli/bnn-bo 9/9
    Many more results, interpretations, and understanding investigations, including the role of architecture, in the paper. I was particularly proud of first author Lily Li, for such a substantive undertaking as her first paper! Code available at: github.com/yucenli/bnn-bo 9/9  ( 2 min )
    R to @andrewgwils: But the biggest surprise was how well infinite width BNNs do, especially in higher dimensional settings. I-BNNs have appealing features for BayesOpt: non-Euclidean similarity metrics, exact inference, non-stationarity, and are not data hungry, with few hypers to learn. 8/9
    But the biggest surprise was how well infinite width BNNs do, especially in higher dimensional settings. I-BNNs have appealing features for BayesOpt: non-Euclidean similarity metrics, exact inference, non-stationarity, and are not data hungry, with few hypers to learn. 8/9  ( 2 min )
    R to @andrewgwils: And there were many exciting results. HMC is much more reliable than SGHMC, and deep ensembles work surprisingly poorly. Deep kernel learning is competitive with finite BNNs, suggesting that stochastic network parameters are not crucial. And standard GPs hold up pretty well. 7/9
    And there were many exciting results. HMC is much more reliable than SGHMC, and deep ensembles work surprisingly poorly. Deep kernel learning is competitive with finite BNNs, suggesting that stochastic network parameters are not crucial. And standard GPs hold up pretty well. 7/9
    R to @andrewgwils: I really loved this project. We didn’t have a “horse in the race”. Any result would aid our scientific understanding, and indeed I would even have been happy for Matern GPs to dominate! This was really valued when I presented this work earlier at Meta. https://twitter.com/andrewgwils/status/1662828267215233026?s=20 6/9
    I really loved this project. We didn’t have a “horse in the race”. Any result would aid our scientific understanding, and indeed I would even have been happy for Matern GPs to dominate! This was really valued when I presented this work earlier at Meta. nitter.net/andrewgwils/stat… nitter.net/andrewgwils/status/1662828267215233026#m
    R to @andrewgwils: We also consider a range of problems, covering single and multi-objectives, continuous and discrete inputs, varying dimensionality, and non-stationarity. These help us understand the role of representation learning, stochasticity, and non-Euclidean metrics in BayesOpt. 5/9
    We also consider a range of problems, covering single and multi-objectives, continuous and discrete inputs, varying dimensionality, and non-stationarity. These help us understand the role of representation learning, stochasticity, and non-Euclidean metrics in BayesOpt. 5/9
    R to @andrewgwils: We perform an exhaustive study covering many surrogates, including finite-width fully stochastic BNNs with HMC, SGHMC, and deep ensembles, as well as infinite width BNNs, linearized Laplace, deep kernel learning, and standard Matern kernel GPs. 4/9
    We perform an exhaustive study covering many surrogates, including finite-width fully stochastic BNNs with HMC, SGHMC, and deep ensembles, as well as infinite width BNNs, linearized Laplace, deep kernel learning, and standard Matern kernel GPs. 4/9
    R to @andrewgwils: It's not that standard GPs are necessarily best. We just don't really know. This question is particularly timely given recent advances in Bayesian neural nets, and newer acquisition functions that operate on posterior samples, without requiring closed form inference. 3/9
    It's not that standard GPs are necessarily best. We just don't really know. This question is particularly timely given recent advances in Bayesian neural nets, and newer acquisition functions that operate on posterior samples, without requiring closed form inference. 3/9
    R to @andrewgwils: BayesOpt research has largely been focused on the design of acquisition functions, leaving an extremely fundamental design decision relatively unexplored: what should we be using as surrogate models for the objective functions we optimize? GPs are used almost exclusively. 2/9
    BayesOpt research has largely been focused on the design of acquisition functions, leaving an extremely fundamental design decision relatively unexplored: what should we be using as surrogate models for the objective functions we optimize? GPs are used almost exclusively. 2/9
    BayesOpt is a major success story of Bayesian ML. But there's an elephant in the room: should we be considering surrogate models besides GPs? A Study of Bayesian Neural Network Surrogates for Bayesian Optimization: https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.20028 w/Lily Li & @timrudner! 1/9
    BayesOpt is a major success story of Bayesian ML. But there's an elephant in the room: should we be considering surrogate models besides GPs? arxiv.org/abs/2305.20028 @timrudner! 1/9
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    I’ve got a cartoon strip in this book, but you should buy it anyway.
    I’ve got a cartoon strip in this book, but you should buy it anyway. nitter.net/maxrushden/status/1664197817357963265#m
    RT by @squires_david: From the world's most popular football podcast, introducing The Football Weekly Book. Out in September and containing all the nonsense jokes, off-the-wall trivia and occasional insightful remarks that you could wish for, it's available to pre-order now⚽ http://guardianbookshop.com/the-football-weekly-book-9781783352906?utm_source=theguardian&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=footballweeklybook
    From the world's most popular football podcast, introducing The Football Weekly Book. guardianbookshop.com/the-foo…
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    A 314-117 vote with 149 Rs and 165 Ds to lift the debt limit doesn’t exactly scream “we need to take this out of Congress’s hands in the future.” Recent track record of bipartisan dealmaking has been fairly impressive given intense polarization of electorate.
    A 314-117 vote with 149 Rs and 165 Ds to lift the debt limit doesn’t exactly scream “we need to take this out of Congress’s hands in the future.” Recent track record of bipartisan dealmaking has been fairly impressive given intense polarization of electorate.
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    Boiled, smashed, and pan-roasted sunchokes, enriched with butter and thyme, are the perfect side dish for any meal. https://www.seriouseats.com/smashed-sunchokes-with-thyme-butter?taid=6477edab593b3c000180d39e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Boiled, smashed, and pan-roasted sunchokes, enriched with butter and thyme, are the perfect side dish for any meal. seriouseats.com/smashed-sunc…
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    Research briefing: Machine-learning model makes predictions about network biology https://go.nature.com/3oEAW7c
    Research briefing: Machine-learning model makes predictions about network biology go.nature.com/3oEAW7c
    The human brain’s characteristic wrinkles help to drive how it works https://go.nature.com/3C3aMhh
    The human brain’s characteristic wrinkles help to drive how it works go.nature.com/3C3aMhh

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    Search for distant atmosphere off to a rocky start https://go.nature.com/43zSLmx
    Search for distant atmosphere off to a rocky start go.nature.com/43zSLmx
    Nature research paper: The effects of cash transfers on adult and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries https://go.nature.com/3qebXYB
    Nature research paper: The effects of cash transfers on adult and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries go.nature.com/3qebXYB
    Editorial: Why ideas of ‘planetary boundaries’ must uphold environmental justice https://go.nature.com/3ITjFxR
    Editorial: Why ideas of ‘planetary boundaries’ must uphold environmental justice go.nature.com/3ITjFxR
    A new study in Nature presents a set of measures assessing the impact of humanity on the Earth system, intended to help ensure safety and justice for all living things https://go.nature.com/3N5CeRY
    A new study in Nature presents a set of measures assessing the impact of humanity on the Earth system, intended to help ensure safety and justice for all living things go.nature.com/3N5CeRY
    A tool for optimizing messenger RNA sequence https://go.nature.com/45HbjU2
    A tool for optimizing messenger RNA sequence go.nature.com/45HbjU2
    Nature research paper: Pan-KRAS inhibitor disables oncogenic signalling and tumour growth https://go.nature.com/3N7b7Gn
    Nature research paper: Pan-KRAS inhibitor disables oncogenic signalling and tumour growth go.nature.com/3N7b7Gn
    How a protein differentiates between rare-earth elements https://go.nature.com/3C3Gr2f
    How a protein differentiates between rare-earth elements go.nature.com/3C3Gr2f
    Nature research paper: Safe and just Earth system boundaries https://go.nature.com/3MPpnlM
    Nature research paper: Safe and just Earth system boundaries go.nature.com/3MPpnlM
    Research briefing: Cash-transfer programmes reduce mortality in low- and middle-income countries https://go.nature.com/3MJpqPP
    Research briefing: Cash-transfer programmes reduce mortality in low- and middle-income countries go.nature.com/3MJpqPP
    Research briefing: The geometry of the human brain shapes its function https://go.nature.com/3MFmqE9
    Research briefing: The geometry of the human brain shapes its function go.nature.com/3MFmqE9
    AI intensifies fight against ‘paper mills’ that churn out fake research https://go.nature.com/45B6n2T
    AI intensifies fight against ‘paper mills’ that churn out fake research go.nature.com/45B6n2T
    "Sure, Amazon had same-day delivery, but how could it compete with a company that delivered what you wanted before the thought had even entered your head?" Read more in this sci-fi short story by Andrew Kozma https://go.nature.com/3NeE17z
    "Sure, Amazon had same-day delivery, but how could it compete with a company that delivered what you wanted before the thought had even entered your head?" go.nature.com/3NeE17z
    RT by @Nature: Drop everything and read this climate piece from Cynthia Houniuhi of @pisfcc. From 27 law students in a classroom to a case before the world's highest court: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01751-1
    Drop everything and read this climate piece from Cynthia Houniuhi of @pisfcc. From 27 law students in a classroom to a case before the world's highest court: nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    RT by @Nature: Chemists have invented ways to insert, delete or swap individual atoms in the cores of molecules. “Almost magical that these changes are now possible”, Richmond Sarpong (@SarpongGroup) tells @markpeplow | @Nature 🧵on skeletal editing & why it's exciting https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01735-1
    Chemists have invented ways to insert, delete or swap individual atoms in the cores of molecules. “Almost magical that these changes are now possible”, Richmond Sarpong (@SarpongGroup) tells @markpeplow | @Nature nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    Surgical wonders and dodgy medical ethics: the Hunterian Museum reopens https://go.nature.com/42c4NBv
    Surgical wonders and dodgy medical ethics: the Hunterian Museum reopens go.nature.com/42c4NBv
    In India, children under-16 returning to school this month will no longer be taught about evolution, the periodic table of elements, or sources of energy https://go.nature.com/3oB7HlH
    In India, children under-16 returning to school this month will no longer be taught about evolution, the periodic table of elements, or sources of energy go.nature.com/3oB7HlH
    An explosion of skeletal editing methods to insert, delete or swap individual atoms in molecular backbones could boost drug discovery. “It’s almost magical that these changes are now possible” says Richmond Sarpong at the University of California, Berkeley https://go.nature.com/3INGTFF
    An explosion of skeletal editing methods to insert, delete or swap individual atoms in molecular backbones could boost drug discovery. “It’s almost magical that these changes are now possible” says Richmond Sarpong at the University of California, Berkeley go.nature.com/3INGTFF
    Cultural and heritage researcher Arianna Traviglia uses robotic technology to painstakingly reconstruct 2,000-year-old mural paintings in Pompeii https://go.nature.com/3WWBTVf
    Cultural and heritage researcher Arianna Traviglia uses robotic technology to painstakingly reconstruct 2,000-year-old mural paintings in Pompeii go.nature.com/3WWBTVf
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: George Hall at 76 playing a 93 year old Indiana Jones set in 1992. Harrison Ford at 80 playing a 70 year old Indy set in 1969.
    George Hall at 76 playing a 93 year old Indiana Jones set in 1992. Harrison Ford at 80 playing a 70 year old Indy set in 1969.
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    Vicious attacks on women often accompany economic upheavals https://trib.al/UEaJ1O2
    Vicious attacks on women often accompany economic upheavals trib.al/UEaJ1O2
    A new analysis finds that dry air and record-breaking temperatures linked to climate change have led to more frequent severe fires in California https://trib.al/o9JqxP6
    A new analysis finds that dry air and record-breaking temperatures linked to climate change have led to more frequent severe fires in California trib.al/o9JqxP6
    A robotic finger's supersensitive touches could probe inside body parts and circuits https://trib.al/IdH7J8J
    A robotic finger's supersensitive touches could probe inside body parts and circuits trib.al/IdH7J8J
    Killer whales in a group near Spain and Portugal may be teaching one another to mess with small boats. https://trib.al/LzmUuIh
    Killer whales in a group near Spain and Portugal may be teaching one another to mess with small boats. trib.al/LzmUuIh
    The emerging field of synthetic morphology bends boundaries between natural and artificial life https://trib.al/2ezLsJU
    The emerging field of synthetic morphology bends boundaries between natural and artificial life trib.al/2ezLsJU
    RT by @sciam: Our Season 5 BONUS EPISODE drops tomorrow! We're asking a question that *we promise* has to do with #WomenInSTEM: How do German streets get their names? Listen wherever you get your #podcasts. And in the meantime, catch up on Season 5: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-women-of-science/id1590670779 @prx @sciam
    Our Season 5 BONUS EPISODE drops tomorrow! #WomenInSTEM: How do German streets get their names? #podcasts. And in the meantime, catch up on Season 5: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… @prx @sciam
    With climate change, today’s hot summers will be among the coolest of the rest of our lives. Understanding record-breaking heat waves on 🎧 Science, Quickly, with 🎙️ @AndreaTWeather and @kelso_harper Listen now on @spotifypodcasts 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WsAeX5
    With climate change, today’s hot summers will be among the coolest of the rest of our lives. @AndreaTWeather and @kelso_harper @spotifypodcasts 🔗 bit.ly/3WsAeX5
    The COVID pandemic caused a U.S.-wide decline in fertility rates, but red states actually saw increases https://trib.al/Dd0r6bv
    The COVID pandemic caused a U.S.-wide decline in fertility rates, but red states actually saw increases trib.al/Dd0r6bv
    RT by @sciam: Chien-shiung Wu, born on this day in 1912, devised an experiment that demonstrated entanglement & toppled the principle of parity & tops a list of women who should have gotten a Nobel but didn't https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-little-known-origin-story-behind-the-2022-nobel-prize-in-physics/ via @sciam
    Chien-shiung Wu, born on this day in 1912, devised an experiment that demonstrated entanglement & toppled the principle of parity & tops a list of women who should have gotten a Nobel but didn't scientificamerican.com/artic… via @sciam
    Allergies on the rise, the political power of dried plants, your brain on music, and more books out this month https://trib.al/06EaIbA
    Allergies on the rise, the political power of dried plants, your brain on music, and more books out this month trib.al/06EaIbA
    RT by @sciam: "We are talking about birds that weighed as much as a sports car, birds who were the top predators of their day—prowling the jungle and devouring animals the size of small horses—birds so gargantuan that you could mistake them for an airplane." https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/this-massive-scientific-discovery-sat-hidden-in-a-museum-drawer-for-decades/ on @sciam
    "We are talking about birds that weighed as much as a sports car, birds who were the top predators of their day—prowling the jungle and devouring animals the size of small horses—birds so gargantuan that you could mistake them for an airplane." scientificamerican.com/podca… on @sciam
    As more researchers document the potential harms of social media use, especially for youngsters, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing legislation to rein in platforms https://trib.al/VpDrViI
    As more researchers document the potential harms of social media use, especially for youngsters, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing legislation to rein in platforms trib.al/VpDrViI
    Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain's visual areas https://trib.al/af30dht
    Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain's visual areas trib.al/af30dht
    Rising temperatures could increase global inflation by as much as 1 percent every year until 2035 https://trib.al/cr5xbBC
    Rising temperatures could increase global inflation by as much as 1 percent every year until 2035 trib.al/cr5xbBC
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    Nonfarm payroll employment up in 40 states from April 2022 to April 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/nonfarm-payroll-employment-up-in-40-states-from-april-2022-to-april-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Nonfarm payroll employment up in 40 states from April 2022 to April 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/nonfar… #BLSdata
    Nonfarm payroll employment up in 40 states from April 2022 to April 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/nonfarm-payroll-employment-up-in-40-states-from-april-2022-to-april-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Nonfarm payroll employment up in 40 states from April 2022 to April 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/nonfar… #BLSdata
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new metro area #employment and #unemployment data https://www.bls.gov/charts/metro-area-employment-and-unemployment/ #BLSdata #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new metro area #employment and #unemployment data bls.gov/charts/metro-area-em… #BLSdata #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new job openings and labor turnover numbers https://www.bls.gov/charts/job-openings-and-labor-turnover/ #JOLTS #BLSdata #DataViz
    See our interactive graphics on today’s new job openings and labor turnover numbers bls.gov/charts/job-openings-… #JOLTS #BLSdata #DataViz
    April jobless rates down over the year in 252 of 389 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 76 https://www.bls.gov/news.release/metro.nr0.htm #BLSdata
    April jobless rates down over the year in 252 of 389 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 76 bls.gov/news.release/metro.n… #BLSdata
    April job openings edge up; total separations and layoffs and discharges decrease https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm #JOLTS #BLSdata
    April job openings edge up; total separations and layoffs and discharges decrease bls.gov/news.release/jolts.n… #JOLTS #BLSdata
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    From an array of fruity popsicles to DIY Fudgsicles and pudding pops, these icy treats will take you back to the good ol' days. https://www.seriouseats.com/popsicle-recipes?taid=6477d193593b3c0001b87432&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    From an array of fruity popsicles to DIY Fudgsicles and pudding pops, these icy treats will take you back to the good ol' days. seriouseats.com/popsicle-rec…
    Our version of Cuban ropa vieja eliminates the two-pot approach, for better beefy flavor and more efficient prep. https://www.seriouseats.com/ropa-vieja-cuban-latin-american-beef-stew-recipe?taid=6477c387593b3c0001b29b9f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Our version of Cuban ropa vieja eliminates the two-pot approach, for better beefy flavor and more efficient prep. seriouseats.com/ropa-vieja-c…
    Ready in just an hour, this chicken cacciatore has all the flavor and depth of a slow-cooked recipe. https://www.seriouseats.com/chicken-cacciatore-red-peppers-recipe?taid=6477b5906859090001c42630&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Ready in just an hour, this chicken cacciatore has all the flavor and depth of a slow-cooked recipe. seriouseats.com/chicken-cacc…
    By the time the stalks are tender, the stock and butter reduce and emulsify into a rich sauce. https://www.seriouseats.com/braised-asparagus-recipe?taid=647799696859090001c41d44&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    By the time the stalks are tender, the stock and butter reduce and emulsify into a rich sauce. seriouseats.com/braised-aspa…
    Creamed shishitos are perfect as a stand-alone side dish, a pizza topping, a taco filling, and so much more. https://www.seriouseats.com/creamed-shishitos?taid=64778b71593b3c0001b285d9&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Creamed shishitos are perfect as a stand-alone side dish, a pizza topping, a taco filling, and so much more. seriouseats.com/creamed-shis…
    A primer on how wheat protein enhances doughs, batters, and baked goods of all kinds—and what "gluten-free" actually means. https://www.seriouseats.com/what-is-gluten-free-bread-dough-pasta?taid=64777d3fbe2e4a000199c4d0&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A primer on how wheat protein enhances doughs, batters, and baked goods of all kinds—and what "gluten-free" actually means. seriouseats.com/what-is-glut…
    Double up on mushroom flavor with sliced fresh mushrooms and a rich mushroom duxelles, made with shallots, thyme, and cognac. https://www.seriouseats.com/mushroom-duxelles-truffle-pizza-recipe?taid=64776114f7bfd60001650f6d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Double up on mushroom flavor with sliced fresh mushrooms and a rich mushroom duxelles, made with shallots, thyme, and cognac. seriouseats.com/mushroom-dux…
    This creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese has fewer ingredients than the boxed version, and comes together in the same amount of time. https://www.seriouseats.com/ingredient-stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe?taid=64775309be2e4a000199b41a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese has fewer ingredients than the boxed version, and comes together in the same amount of time. seriouseats.com/ingredient-s…
    With nothing more than a pan and some butter, garlic, and herbs, you can make an astoundingly delicious rack of lamb. Here's how. https://www.seriouseats.com/pan-roasted-rack-of-lamb?taid=64769c243e63f90001089138&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    With nothing more than a pan and some butter, garlic, and herbs, you can make an astoundingly delicious rack of lamb. Here's how. seriouseats.com/pan-roasted-…
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    Max always tweets a year or two ahead of schedule.
    Max always tweets a year or two ahead of schedule. nitter.net/mraginsky/status/1556318610439942144#m
    R to @beenwrekt: Of course, they have since scrubbed their webpage of any mention of FTX. I wonder why? https://neurips2022.mlsafety.org/terms-and-conditions
    Of course, they have since scrubbed their webpage of any mention of FTX. I wonder why? neurips2022.mlsafety.org/ter…
    R to @beenwrekt: The same people who wrote that open letter ran a workshop sponsored by FTX at Neurips. They offered 100K in paper awards! https://web.archive.org/web/20220817083055/https://neurips2022.mlsafety.org/terms-and-conditions
    The same people who wrote that open letter ran a workshop sponsored by FTX at Neurips. They offered 100K in paper awards! web.archive.org/web/20220817…
    Are we going to memoryhole that one of the biggest funders of AI-risk nonsense was the FTX Future Fund?
    Are we going to memoryhole that one of the biggest funders of AI-risk nonsense was the FTX Future Fund?
    This Yale Professor used his "expertise" to argue for mandatory masking of 2-year-olds. Now he wants you to trust him about his newfound expertise in AI. How about, no.
    This Yale Professor used his "expertise" to argue for mandatory masking of 2-year-olds. Now he wants you to trust him about his newfound expertise in AI. How about, no. nitter.net/Jabaluck/status/1663744727664013316#m
    I’ve been waiting on these notes on causal inference by @pengding00 like an album from a favorite band. Can’t wait to read them. https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.18793
    I’ve been waiting on these notes on causal inference by @pengding00 like an album from a favorite band. Can’t wait to read them. arxiv.org/abs/2305.18793
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    Sevilla 1-1 Roma (won 4-1 on pens) Sevilla have now won every single major European final they've contested, all in the UEFA Cup and Europa League Incredibly, Spanish teams have now won the last 18 major European finals in which they have faced a non-Spanish opponent
    Sevilla 1-1 Roma (won 4-1 on pens) Sevilla have now won every single major European final they've contested, all in the UEFA Cup and Europa League Incredibly, Spanish teams have now won the last 18 major European finals in which they have faced a non-Spanish opponent
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Memorial Day is the first benchmark of the MLB season, so who is in a position to rise to the occasion before the end of the season? We can’t tell you exactly what will happen, but we can tell you what should happen if teams play to their expected form. https://theanalyst.com/na/2023/05/mlb-playoff-predictions-memorial-day-projected-baseball-standings/
    Memorial Day is the first benchmark of the MLB season, so who is in a position to rise to the occasion before the end of the season? theanalyst.com/na/2023/05/ml…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: José Mourinho’s AS Roma take on Sevilla tonight in the UEFA Europa League final! Mourinho has never lost a European final and the last time a Mourinho side conceded in a European final was 20 years ago! @ASRomaEN
    José Mourinho’s AS Roma take on Sevilla tonight in the UEFA Europa League final! @ASRomaEN nitter.net/OptaAnalyst/status/1663866439093166082#m
    Erik ten Hag after Marcus Rashford reached 30 goals for the season: “I think Marcus is capable of scoring 40 goals in a season. For him, that’s the next step.” So, can he be a 40-goal forward for Manchester United? @alitweedale takes a look... https://theanalyst.com/2023/05/can-marcus-rashford-be-a-40-goal-manchester-united-forward/
    Erik ten Hag after Marcus Rashford reached 30 goals for the season: “I think Marcus is capable of scoring 40 goals in a season. For him, that’s the next step.” @alitweedale takes a look... theanalyst.com/2023/05/can-m…
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    Our 2022-23 Bundesliga Team of the Season has been decided...but how many of these players will still be at their clubs for next season? Bellingham ✈️ Kolo Muani 🔥 Guerreiro 🆓 Nkunku 🔵 https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/bundesliga-team-of-the-season-optafranz-2022-23/
    Our 2022-23 Bundesliga Team of the Season has been decided...but how many of these players will still be at their clubs for next season? theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/bu…
    French Open Predictions Nadal absent. Medvedev out. Seeds tumbling. Who does our supercomputer think wins Roland-Garros 2023? It simulated the tournament 10,000 times to find out: @OptaAce | #RolandGarros | #RolandGarros2023 https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/french-open-2023-predictions/
    French Open Predictions @OptaAce | #RolandGarros | #RolandGarros2023 theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/fr…
    Would David Raya be an ideal candidate to replace David de Gea as Manchester United's number one? #MUFC https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/david-de-gea-man-utd-replacements-costa-raya/
    Would David Raya be an ideal candidate to replace David de Gea as Manchester United's number one? #MUFC theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/da…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐒: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟑 🇩🇪 With the curtain fully closed on the campaign, our German football data experts at @OptaFranz have picked their Bundesliga best XI for 2022-23 based on the data. Here is the team & coach to lead them. ⬇️
    𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐒: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟑 🇩🇪 @OptaFranz have picked their Bundesliga best XI for 2022-23 based on the data. Here is the team & coach to lead them. ⬇️
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Which manager has won the most major European club titles? 🏆 Well, José Mourinho can break the record tonight in the UEFA Europa League final... #SEVROM | #UELfinal https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/which-manager-has-won-the-most-european-titles/
    Which manager has won the most major European club titles? 🏆 #SEVROM | #UELfinal theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/wh…
    Jose Mourinho will lead Roma in another European final tonight, as they face Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League final. Can he become the most decorated manager in European competition history? @AaronBartonUK looks at his final record. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/jose-mourinho-in-european-finals/
    Jose Mourinho will lead Roma in another European final tonight, as they face Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League final. @AaronBartonUK looks at his final record. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/jo…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Organised Chaos 🇪🇸 @robbiejdunne looks at how José Luis Mendilibar changed Sevilla's playing style to take them to the cusp of yet another European trophy: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/mendilibar-sevilla-europa-league-final/
    Organised Chaos 🇪🇸 @robbiejdunne looks at how José Luis Mendilibar changed Sevilla's playing style to take them to the cusp of yet another European trophy: theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/me…
    Sevilla under José Luis Mendilibar: Back. To. Basics. #EuropaLeague
    Sevilla under José Luis Mendilibar: #EuropaLeague
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: The 2022-23 UEFA Europa League champions will be...
    The 2022-23 UEFA Europa League champions will be...
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Sevilla vs Roma: Opta Preview 🏆 We look ahead to the 2023 UEFA Europa League final at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna with our Sevilla vs Roma prediction and stats preview. Who will lift the trophy? #SEVROM #UELfinal https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/sevilla-vs-roma-prediction-europa-league-final/
    Sevilla vs Roma: Opta Preview 🏆 #SEVROM #UELfinal theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/se…
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    R to @gelliottmorris: maybe it's an outlier and justice is _only_ up 10 instead of 20
    maybe it's an outlier and justice is _only_ up 10 instead of 20
    only one poll, but 👀 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4026468-justice-tops-manchin-by-22-points-in-new-poll-on-senate-race/
    only one poll, but 👀 thehill.com/homenews/campaig…
    Vote No, Hope Yes is the second dimension to DW-nominate
    Vote No, Hope Yes is the second dimension to DW-nominate nitter.net/MattGlassman312/status/1663955328373858306#m
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    Three years after then-President Donald Trump pressured NIH to suspend a research grant to a U.S. group studying bat coronaviruses with partners in China, the agency has restarted the award. https://scim.ag/2PE
    Three years after then-President Donald Trump pressured NIH to suspend a research grant to a U.S. group studying bat coronaviruses with partners in China, the agency has restarted the award. scim.ag/2PE
    It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant. https://scim.ag/2PA
    It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant. scim.ag/2PA
    RT by @NewsfromScience: Sea otters eat on the go by cracking open mussels, sea urchins, and abalone with rocks, using their furry chests as anvils. On #WorldOtterDay, learn how marine biologists can pick out otter "utensils" from other rocks. https://scim.ag/2Pw
    Sea otters eat on the go by cracking open mussels, sea urchins, and abalone with rocks, using their furry chests as anvils. #WorldOtterDay, learn how marine biologists can pick out otter "utensils" from other rocks. scim.ag/2Pw
    Removing trash from the ocean may not be as harmless as it seems, according new research. https://scim.ag/2Pv
    Removing trash from the ocean may not be as harmless as it seems, according new research. scim.ag/2Pv
    New evidence suggests much of University of Rochester physicist Ranga Dias’s thesis was copied from other sources. https://scim.ag/2Pj
    New evidence suggests much of University of Rochester physicist Ranga Dias’s thesis was copied from other sources. scim.ag/2Pj
    When sea otters dig for clams in seagrass meadows, they leave a pockmarked “moonscape” in their wake. But this rough treatment may be doing the otherwise lush meadows a reproductive favor. #WorldOtterDay https://scim.ag/2Pe
    When sea otters dig for clams in seagrass meadows, they leave a pockmarked “moonscape” in their wake. #WorldOtterDay scim.ag/2Pe
    Aided by hundreds of newly sequenced genomes and an extensive database of dog DNA, researchers were able to glean details about Balto’s size, appearance, and stamina not captured in historical photos of the famed canine. https://scim.ag/2Pc
    Aided by hundreds of newly sequenced genomes and an extensive database of dog DNA, researchers were able to glean details about Balto’s size, appearance, and stamina not captured in historical photos of the famed canine. scim.ag/2Pc
    Scientists are racing to gain insights into the Mekong River’s disappearing giants—and how to save them. https://scim.ag/2P7
    Scientists are racing to gain insights into the Mekong River’s disappearing giants—and how to save them. scim.ag/2P7
    The first 45 words uttered by a police officer during the traffic stop of a Black driver can predict whether the interaction will escalate. https://scim.ag/2P2
    The first 45 words uttered by a police officer during the traffic stop of a Black driver can predict whether the interaction will escalate. scim.ag/2P2
    Scientists have reconstructed the oral microbiomes from dozens of ancient humans, revealing previously undiscovered genes. https://scim.ag/2P0
    Scientists have reconstructed the oral microbiomes from dozens of ancient humans, revealing previously undiscovered genes. scim.ag/2P0
    Human DNA accidentally collected by scientists studying animals, plants, or microbes can reveal private information, raising ethical concerns for many researchers. https://scim.ag/2OY
    Human DNA accidentally collected by scientists studying animals, plants, or microbes can reveal private information, raising ethical concerns for many researchers. scim.ag/2OY
    Orchids can make fake pollen to tempt bees and other pollinators. But this pseudopollen isn’t just an alluring counterfeit, scientists have shown: It’s as nutritious as the real thing. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2OW
    Orchids can make fake pollen to tempt bees and other pollinators. But this pseudopollen isn’t just an alluring counterfeit, scientists have shown: It’s as nutritious as the real thing. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2OW
    The NIH says it has brought more than 200 tardy investigators into compliance since July 2022. https://scim.ag/2OV
    The NIH says it has brought more than 200 tardy investigators into compliance since July 2022. scim.ag/2OV
    “Cool as a cucumber” might be better phrased as “cool as a mushroom.” https://scim.ag/2OT
    “Cool as a cucumber” might be better phrased as “cool as a mushroom.” scim.ag/2OT
    Researchers have discovered a new chemical that selectively kills harmful nematodes with a much lower risk of toxicity to humans and other creatures. https://scim.ag/2OR
    Researchers have discovered a new chemical that selectively kills harmful nematodes with a much lower risk of toxicity to humans and other creatures. scim.ag/2OR
    “Even with the genome of a single individual, you can learn a lot.” https://scim.ag/2OQ
    “Even with the genome of a single individual, you can learn a lot.” scim.ag/2OQ
    Every year, farmers fertilize their crops with nitrogen and phosphorus. And every year some of that fertilizer makes its way into ponds and lakes. But according to a new study, there may be a relatively simple way to close the loop on this leaky system. https://scim.ag/2OO
    Every year, farmers fertilize their crops with nitrogen and phosphorus. And every year some of that fertilizer makes its way into ponds and lakes. scim.ag/2OO
    The finding may explain how a person’s brain could replay conscious memories even after the heart has stopped. https://scim.ag/2OM
    The finding may explain how a person’s brain could replay conscious memories even after the heart has stopped. scim.ag/2OM
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    Narcis Pelach has left @htafc after three years to become first-team coach @NorwichCityFC The Spaniard joined the Terriers in August 2020 under Carlos Corberán & stayed no assist Danny Schofield, Mark Fotheringham and Neil Warnock. #NCFC #HTAFC https://trainingground.guru/bulletin-board
    Narcis Pelach has left @htafc after three years to become first-team coach @NorwichCityFC #NCFC #HTAFC trainingground.guru/bulletin…
    Joe Roach is leaving @afcbournemouth Academy after 20 years’ service. First joined in 2001, having been Head of Coaching for Army FA. Back then he headed up a Centre of Excellence with “a couple of office staff & a small team of part-time coaches.” https://trainingground.guru/articles/roach-leaves-bournemouth-academy-after-20-years-service
    Joe Roach is leaving @afcbournemouth Academy after 20 years’ service. trainingground.guru/articles…
    Parking the bus 🚌 👏🏼👏🏼🤣🤣
    Parking the bus 🚌 nitter.net/kristofterreur/status/1663995983733112833#m
    “We've taken the attitude that if you have to do a team talk on the Saturday then it's too late. These guys don't need to be motivated, they're self-motivated. If they're not self-motivated then they don't make the team.” Steve Hansen @AllBlacks https://trainingground.guru/articles/why-the-all-blacks-ditched-pre-match-team-talks
    “We've taken the attitude that if you have to do a team talk on the Saturday then it's too late. These guys don't need to be motivated, they're self-motivated. If they're not self-motivated then they don't make the team.” @AllBlacks trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/GAAcoachquotes/status/1663918331680751621#m
    RT by @ground_guru: “Speeches are overrated. The training and the preparation are where it’s at.” Enda McNulty. #GAA #coach #quotes #Armagh #leadership @TheGAAHour @Enda_McNulty @NiallMcintyre
    “Speeches are overrated. The training and the preparation are where it’s at.” #GAA #coach #quotes #Armagh #leadership @TheGAAHour @Enda_McNulty @NiallMcintyre
    R to @ground_guru: Buy tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/597625934257
    Buy tickets here eventbrite.com/e/59762593425…
    RT by @ground_guru: Don't miss out 👇
    Don't miss out 👇 nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1663872638744240131#m
    RT by @ground_guru: A fantastic line up, really excited to present during this webinar ⚽️
    A fantastic line up, really excited to present during this webinar ⚽️ nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1663850510804303877#m
    RT by @ground_guru: 🎟️ Don't worry if you can't make it on the day - ticket holders get a 7-day recording More details via link below Youth Development Webinar | June 6th https://trainingground.guru/articles/youth-development-2023-webinar
    🎟️ Don't worry if you can't make it on the day - ticket holders get a 7-day recording trainingground.guru/articles… nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1663853128926613509#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Absolutely spot on 👏 Could easily have won player of the season #AVFC
    Absolutely spot on 👏 #AVFC nitter.net/lmechegaray/status/1663859860138520577#m
    RT by @ground_guru: Here's the full schedule for Tuesday's Youth Development Webinar. Come and join us! More details via the link below. 🔗 https://trainingground.guru/articles/youth-development-2023-webinar
    Here's the full schedule for Tuesday's Youth Development Webinar. trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: Youth Development Webinar, June 6: 💪 Athletic: @DeasunO 📊 Analytics: @mathlacome 🫂 Leadership: Andy Goldie/Hannah Dingley/@LaLigaEN 🔎 Scouting: Benjamin Balkin 🧠 Neuroscience: @perrywalters10 📹 Video: Tom Hocking ⚽️ Coaching: @jackbraz29 https://trainingground.guru/articles/youth-development-2023-webinar
    Youth Development Webinar, June 6: @DeasunO @mathlacome @LaLigaEN @perrywalters10 @jackbraz29 trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: ▶️ Tom Hocking ~ Video analysis @WolvesAcademy ▶️ Carlos Casal Lopez ~ @LaLigaEN 10-year plan for Academies https://trainingground.guru/articles/youth-development-2023-webinar
    ▶️ Tom Hocking ~ Video analysis @WolvesAcademy @LaLigaEN 10-year plan for Academies trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: ✨ Stellar line-up for Tuesday's Youth Development Webinar ▶️ @DeasunO @SetantaCollege ~ Physically developing player & person ▶️ Hannah Dingley ~ Another way @FGRFC_Official ▶️ @mathlacome ~ Using data to aid player development @ParmaCalcio_en 1/3 https://trainingground.guru/articles/youth-development-2023-webinar
    ✨ Stellar line-up for Tuesday's Youth Development Webinar @DeasunO @SetantaCollege ~ Physically developing player & person @FGRFC_Official @mathlacome ~ Using data to aid player development @ParmaCalcio_en trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: 🚨 Our Youth Development Webinar is on Tuesday! Great response, with attendees signed up from dozens of clubs/ federations around the world, from Iceland to to Indonesia to Ireland to Italy Click the link to find out more/ buy your ticket https://trainingground.guru/articles/youth-development-2023-webinar
    🚨 Our Youth Development Webinar is on Tuesday! trainingground.guru/articles…
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    Scientists untangle how a compound found in many fruits and vegetables supports macrophages’ ability to clear out debris and apoptotic cells—a finding that may inform interventions for conditions involving impaired #efferocytosis. @SciSignal https://scim.ag/2PC
    Scientists untangle how a compound found in many fruits and vegetables supports macrophages’ ability to clear out debris and apoptotic cells—a finding that may inform interventions for conditions involving impaired #efferocytosis. @SciSignal scim.ag/2PC
    Several mammal species live in cold-water environments thanks to adaptations like blubber and large size. A notable exception is the sea otter—so how does it stay warm? A 2021 Science study found an answer: skeletal muscle thermogenesis. https://scim.ag/2Pz #WorldOtterDay
    Several mammal species live in cold-water environments thanks to adaptations like blubber and large size. A notable exception is the sea otter—so how does it stay warm? scim.ag/2Pz #WorldOtterDay
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Sea otters eat on the go by cracking open mussels, sea urchins, and abalone with rocks, using their furry chests as anvils. On #WorldOtterDay, learn how marine biologists can pick out otter "utensils" from other rocks. https://scim.ag/2Pw
    Sea otters eat on the go by cracking open mussels, sea urchins, and abalone with rocks, using their furry chests as anvils. #WorldOtterDay, learn how marine biologists can pick out otter "utensils" from other rocks. scim.ag/2Pw
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: New research highlights the intrinsic plasticity of nanolaminate grains and their critical role in improving the strength and tensile ductility of structural metallic materials. Learn more in this week’s issue of Science Advances: https://scim.ag/2Pr
    New research highlights the intrinsic plasticity of nanolaminate grains and their critical role in improving the strength and tensile ductility of structural metallic materials. scim.ag/2Pr
    Scientists have devised a combination treatment for glioblastoma that can eradicate this deadly brain cancer in mice—and that proved safe in people with glioblastoma. https://scim.ag/2Pp @ScienceTM
    Scientists have devised a combination treatment for glioblastoma that can eradicate this deadly brain cancer in mice—and that proved safe in people with glioblastoma. scim.ag/2Pp @ScienceTM
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: This week's new issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine has arrived! A gene transfer therapy tested in mice shows promise for treating immune disorders, new research identifies a long-sought link between blood and bone in beta thalassemia, and more. https://scim.ag/2Pm
    This week's new issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine has arrived! scim.ag/2Pm
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: Congratulations to @PulsarGirl, @DuncanLorimer, and @MatthewBailes! Their groundbreaking discovery of the first fast radio burst (#FRB) was reported in a @ScienceMagazine paper in 2007, which launched an entire field of astronomy. It's free to read: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1147532
    Congratulations to @PulsarGirl, @DuncanLorimer, and @MatthewBailes! #FRB) was reported in a @ScienceMagazine paper in 2007, which launched an entire field of astronomy. It's free to read: science.org/doi/10.1126/scie… nitter.net/ShawPrize/status/1663443876844306432#m
    "Concealing my struggles … hampered my ability to be my true self in the lab." https://scim.ag/2Pd #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth @ScienceCareers
    "Concealing my struggles … hampered my ability to be my true self in the lab." scim.ag/2Pd #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth @ScienceCareers
    Recent work on modular reconfiguration of #DNAorigami assemblies could be used to inform the development of molecular robots. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://scim.ag/2P8
    Recent work on modular reconfiguration of #DNAorigami assemblies could be used to inform the development of molecular robots. @SciRobotics: scim.ag/2P8
    Soil microbiota transplanted from more stressful environmental conditions, such as drought or excessive heat or cold, can enhance tree tolerance to changing climates, researchers report in Science. 📄: https://scim.ag/2P5 #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/2P6
    Soil microbiota transplanted from more stressful environmental conditions, such as drought or excessive heat or cold, can enhance tree tolerance to changing climates, researchers report in Science. scim.ag/2P5 #SciencePerspective: scim.ag/2P6
    Do you know the story of aluminum? A new book Soil to Foil "masterfully traces" the expansive history of this abundant metal, argues a new @SciMagBooks review. Read more: https://scim.ag/2OZ
    Do you know the story of aluminum? @SciMagBooks review. Read more: scim.ag/2OZ
    Researchers are closing in on the long-sought goal of creating high-yielding hybrid crops that can be propagated indefinitely, without sex. Learn more in this @NewsfromScience feature: https://scim.ag/2OX @ScienceVisuals
    Researchers are closing in on the long-sought goal of creating high-yielding hybrid crops that can be propagated indefinitely, without sex. @NewsfromScience feature: scim.ag/2OX @ScienceVisuals
    Beer by-product was used to prepare canvasses for Danish Golden Age painters, a new study in @ScienceAdvances finds. https://scim.ag/2OU
    Beer by-product was used to prepare canvasses for Danish Golden Age painters, a new study in @ScienceAdvances finds. scim.ag/2OU
    Researchers have conducted a novel analysis of French Canadian ancestry in Quebec, Canada, since the 17th Century. https://scim.ag/2OS
    Researchers have conducted a novel analysis of French Canadian ancestry in Quebec, Canada, since the 17th Century. scim.ag/2OS
    Anti-PD-L1 therapy may have limited success in certain cancers because it unleashes the immunosuppressive capacity of regulatory T cells, a new @SciImmunology study finds in mice. https://scim.ag/2OP
    Anti-PD-L1 therapy may have limited success in certain cancers because it unleashes the immunosuppressive capacity of regulatory T cells, a new @SciImmunology study finds in mice. scim.ag/2OP
    On the latest #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 sits down with @epennisi to talk tongues: Who has them, who doesn’t, and all their amazing elaborations. 🎧 Listen to this segment and more: https://scim.ag/2ON
    On the latest #SciencePodcast🎙️, @boron110 sits down with @epennisi to talk tongues: Who has them, who doesn’t, and all their amazing elaborations. scim.ag/2ON
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    Roma 2023 behaving like Porto 2003 here. Funny, that.
    Roma 2023 behaving like Porto 2003 here. Funny, that.
    R to @Zonal_Marking: think the most relevant thing is that Le Tissier has missed out because only seven defenders have been selected - and with England in and none of the midfielders known for playing at the back, it increases the chances of Daly being needed in defence again at some point.
    think the most relevant thing is that Le Tissier has missed out because only seven defenders have been selected - and with England in and none of the midfielders known for playing at the back, it increases the chances of Daly being needed in defence again at some point.
    RT by @Zonal_Marking: Earps, Hampton, Roebuck, Bright, Bronze, Carter, Charles, Greenwood, Morgan, Wubben-Moy, Coombs, Nobbs, Stanway, Toone, Walsh, Zelem, James, Kelly, Hemp, Robinson, Daly, England, Russo. A guide to Sarina Wiegman's 23-player squad for the World Cup: https://theathletic.com/4563187/2023/05/31/england-womens-world-cup-2023-squad-analysed/
    Earps, Hampton, Roebuck, Bright, Bronze, Carter, Charles, Greenwood, Morgan, Wubben-Moy, Coombs, Nobbs, Stanway, Toone, Walsh, Zelem, James, Kelly, Hemp, Robinson, Daly, England, Russo. A guide to Sarina Wiegman's 23-player squad for the World Cup: theathletic.com/4563187/2023…
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    is the word " Poop" a slur? The ansuwer, is looking more and more like Yes
    is the word " Poop" a slur? The ansuwer, is looking more and more like Yes
    boys nows the time to obtain one of thse and learn how to use it. shits about to get cuccoo for cocoa puffs .
    boys nows the time to obtain one of thse and learn how to use it. shits about to get cuccoo for cocoa puffs .
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    RT by @tetraduzione: 🥳 Congrats to all of the awardees 👇
    🥳 Congrats to all of the awardees 👇 nitter.net/IJCAIconf/status/1663988380546236416#m
    RT by @tetraduzione: We show that Transformers' successes are heavily linked to having seen significant portions of the required computation graph during training! This revelation, where models reduce multi-step reasoning into subgraph matching, raises questions about sparks of AGI claims 🦄
    We show that Transformers' successes are heavily linked to having seen significant portions of the required computation graph during training! This revelation, where models reduce multi-step reasoning into subgraph matching, raises questions about sparks of AGI claims 🦄
    RT by @tetraduzione: 🚀📢 GPT models have blown our minds with their astonishing capabilities. But, do they truly acquire the ability to perform reasoning tasks that humans find easy to execute? NO⛔️ We investigate the limits of Transformers *empirically* and *theoretically* on compositional tasks🔥
    🚀📢 GPT models have blown our minds with their astonishing capabilities. But, do they truly acquire the ability to perform reasoning tasks that humans find easy to execute? NO⛔️ We investigate the limits of Transformers *empirically* and *theoretically* on compositional tasks🔥
    RT by @tetraduzione: Re-upping in the light of recent discussion of AI "existential risk" -- six months ago I wrote a short article for Quanta magazine called "What Does It Mean to Align AI With Human Values?" https://www.quantamagazine.org/what-does-it-mean-to-align-ai-with-human-values-20221213/
    Re-upping in the light of recent discussion of AI "existential risk" -- six months ago I wrote a short article for Quanta magazine called "What Does It Mean to Align AI With Human Values?" quantamagazine.org/what-does…
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    this is what you get without an HOA
    this is what you get without an HOA
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    RT by @SwissRamble: Talking of Peel sessions Dave Strickson has put together an online archive of over a thousand Peel sessions with links to YouTube clips for them all. https://davestrickson.blogspot.com/2020/05/john-peel-sessions.html
    Talking of Peel sessions Dave Strickson has put together an online archive of over a thousand Peel sessions with links to YouTube clips for them all. davestrickson.blogspot.com/2…
    Lunchtime reminder of today’s review of Sampdoria’s finances following last night’s takeover announcement #Sampdoria #Samp #ForzaDoria #LUFC
    Lunchtime reminder of today’s review of Sampdoria’s finances following last night’s takeover announcement #Sampdoria #Samp #ForzaDoria #LUFC nitter.net/SwissRamble/status/1663802807277723648#m
    Financial comparison of this evening's UEFA Europa League finalists. It's a pretty close game on paper with Roma holding a small advantage over Sevilla #ASRoma #SevillaFC
    Financial comparison of this evening's UEFA Europa League finalists. It's a pretty close game on paper with Roma holding a small advantage over Sevilla #ASRoma #SevillaFC
    RT by @SwissRamble: It looks like the takeover of Sampdoria by Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has just about got over the line after the club announced an agreement last night. But what are the financial issues facing @andrearadri ? #Sampdoria #ForzaDoria #Samp #LUFC https://swissramble.substack.com/p/sampdoria-finances-202122
    It looks like the takeover of Sampdoria by Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has just about got over the line after the club announced an agreement last night. But what are the financial issues facing @andrearadri ? #Sampdoria #ForzaDoria #Samp #LUFC swissramble.substack.com/p/s…  ( 1 min )
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    R to @Redistrict: In the hypothetical Dem gerrymander below, six seats would all shift at least five points to the left, possibly stretching the current 15D-11R delegation to 21D-5R: #NY01 LaLota (R) #NY03 Santos (R) #NY04 D'Esposito (R) #NY17 Lawler (R) #NY19 Molinaro (R) #NY22 Williams (R)
    In the hypothetical Dem gerrymander below, six seats would all shift at least five points to the left, possibly stretching the current 15D-11R delegation to 21D-5R: #NY01 LaLota (R) #NY03 Santos (R) #NY04 D'Esposito (R) #NY17 Lawler (R) #NY19 Molinaro (R) #NY22 Williams (R)
    My latest for @CookPolitical: what could a new map in New York look like? Dems eye wiping five - or possibly six - GOP seats off the map for 2024. Part two of a deep NY dive... https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/new-york-house/what-new-democratic-map-new-york-could-look
    My latest for @CookPolitical: what could a new map in New York look like? Dems eye wiping five - or possibly six - GOP seats off the map for 2024. Part two of a deep NY dive... cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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    RT by @andrewgwils: 👩‍🚀 Scalable #MCMC algorithms landed on planet Fortuna (https://github.com/awslabs/fortuna)! We now support #CyclicalSGLD and #SGMCMC. Full-likelihood and batched-likelihood #HMC are on the way too 🙂 I am so happy about how quickly is Fortuna growing. Let's keep it up!
    👩‍🚀 Scalable #MCMC algorithms landed on planet Fortuna (github.com/awslabs/fortuna)! We now support #CyclicalSGLD and #SGMCMC. Full-likelihood and batched-likelihood #HMC are on the way too 🙂 I am so happy about how quickly is Fortuna growing. Let's keep it up!
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    Last shout for this week’s cartoon: https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2023/may/30/david-squires-premier-league-season-awards
    Last shout for this week’s cartoon: theguardian.com/football/ng-…

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    Job openings rates 7.7 percent in Alaska and Virginia in March 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/job-openings-rates-7-7-percent-in-alaska-and-virginia-in-march-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Job openings rates 7.7 percent in Alaska and Virginia in March 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/job-op… #BLSdata
    Job openings rates 7.7 percent in Alaska and Virginia in March 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/job-openings-rates-7-7-percent-in-alaska-and-virginia-in-march-2023.htm #BLSdata
    Job openings rates 7.7 percent in Alaska and Virginia in March 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/job-op… #BLSdata
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    This chocolate cake topped with milk chocolate frosting couldn't be easier—it's made, and baked, right in a cast iron skillet. https://www.seriouseats.com/chocolate-skillet-cake-with-milk-chocolate-ganache-frosting?taid=64768029c5325a0001095104&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This chocolate cake topped with milk chocolate frosting couldn't be easier—it's made, and baked, right in a cast iron skillet. seriouseats.com/chocolate-sk…
    Crispy chunks of deep-fried battered chicken in a sweet, sour, and savory glaze with complex orange flavor. https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-chinese-orange-chicken-recipe?taid=64767209593b3c0001f3b644&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Crispy chunks of deep-fried battered chicken in a sweet, sour, and savory glaze with complex orange flavor. seriouseats.com/the-best-chi…
    When the harsh bite of raw onion is a little too much, this rapid-pickling method—easier than a quick pickle—will tame the allium's flavor while giving it a tart pop. It's like a raw onion and a pickle rolled into one. https://www.seriouseats.com/quick-pickle-rapid-pickled-onion-recipe?taid=647663df3e63f90001087bd4&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    When the harsh bite of raw onion is a little too much, this rapid-pickling method—easier than a quick pickle—will tame the allium's flavor while giving it a tart pop. It's like a raw onion and a pickle rolled into one. seriouseats.com/quick-pickle…
    The SE team pulled together 10 brands of vanilla ice cream you're likely to find in your local supermarket and methodically, empirically, scientifically! tasted its way through them all in a quest to identify the very best. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-vanilla-ice-cream-taste-test-7504723?taid=647647e2593b3c0001f3a7ca&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    The SE team pulled together 10 brands of vanilla ice cream you're likely to find in your local supermarket and methodically, empirically, scientifically! tasted its way through them all in a quest to identify the very best. seriouseats.com/best-vanilla…
    We rounded up our favorite kitchen-related Memorial Day sales, including products that have won our equipment reviews. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-memorial-day-sales-7498314?taid=647639dbbe2e4a00011a1606&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We rounded up our favorite kitchen-related Memorial Day sales, including products that have won our equipment reviews. seriouseats.com/best-memoria…
    Taste the tropics, not ice water. https://www.seriouseats.com/pina-colada-tropical-rum-cocktail-pineapple-coconut-recipe?taid=64762ba1593b3c0001f39d77&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Taste the tropics, not ice water. seriouseats.com/pina-colada-…
    All you need to make it at home is cream, buttermilk, and a little patience. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-make-creme-fraiche-in-1-easy-step?taid=64760f7df7bfd6000164b0ea&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    All you need to make it at home is cream, buttermilk, and a little patience. seriouseats.com/how-to-make-…
    A garlicky, savory pesto made from ramps, a foraged wild onion that chefs (and food writers) go wild for. https://www.seriouseats.com/ramp-pesto-recipe-7504162?taid=6476016ebe2e4a00011a0671&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A garlicky, savory pesto made from ramps, a foraged wild onion that chefs (and food writers) go wild for. seriouseats.com/ramp-pesto-r…
    Bringing together a set of usual barbecue flavors—tangy, smoky, and sweet—this is one salad worthy of a seat next to a stack of fatty brisket. https://www.seriouseats.com/german-potato-salad?taid=64754aa8593b3c0001a7ebfd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Bringing together a set of usual barbecue flavors—tangy, smoky, and sweet—this is one salad worthy of a seat next to a stack of fatty brisket. seriouseats.com/german-potat…
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    Many scientists are concerned that changes to the National Pesticide Use Maps database will make it far less useful. https://scim.ag/2OL
    Many scientists are concerned that changes to the National Pesticide Use Maps database will make it far less useful. scim.ag/2OL
    The World Health Organization has ended the global health emergency for #mpox, 10 months after it was declared, as cases have fallen dramatically in Europe and the Americas. https://scim.ag/2OH
    The World Health Organization has ended the global health emergency for #mpox, 10 months after it was declared, as cases have fallen dramatically in Europe and the Americas. scim.ag/2OH
    NASA’s #JWST space telescope has observed a 10,000-kilometer-long plume of water vapor jetting into space from Saturn’s moon Enceladus—the largest spray ever detected from the icy world. https://scim.ag/2OB
    NASA’s #JWST space telescope has observed a 10,000-kilometer-long plume of water vapor jetting into space from Saturn’s moon Enceladus—the largest spray ever detected from the icy world. scim.ag/2OB
    Surplus #COVID19 vaccines are off limits to researchers who want to test next generation shots against existing ones. https://scim.ag/2OA
    Surplus #COVID19 vaccines are off limits to researchers who want to test next generation shots against existing ones. scim.ag/2OA
    Scientists hope the study—which strongly links multiple sclerosis with Epstein-Barr virus—will spur the development of a vaccine against EBV. #WorldMSDay https://scim.ag/2Ou
    Scientists hope the study—which strongly links multiple sclerosis with Epstein-Barr virus—will spur the development of a vaccine against EBV. #WorldMSDay scim.ag/2Ou
    Improving access to DNA sequences could also increase the risk of its misuse. https://scim.ag/2On
    Improving access to DNA sequences could also increase the risk of its misuse. scim.ag/2On
    This deer-tooth pendant from a Siberian cave yielded DNA left by a woman who lived some 20,000 years ago. https://scim.ag/2Ok
    This deer-tooth pendant from a Siberian cave yielded DNA left by a woman who lived some 20,000 years ago. scim.ag/2Ok
    A team of scientists says it has nailed down the major symptoms of #LongCovid. https://scim.ag/2Oa
    A team of scientists says it has nailed down the major symptoms of #LongCovid. scim.ag/2Oa
    President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated a deal that means science agencies will have to compete against all other civilian programs to win any increases from Congress. https://scim.ag/2O5
    President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated a deal that means science agencies will have to compete against all other civilian programs to win any increases from Congress. scim.ag/2O5
    Pollution from petrochemical plants is degrading petroglyphs on Australia’s Burrup Peninsula, researchers say. https://scim.ag/2NZ
    Pollution from petrochemical plants is degrading petroglyphs on Australia’s Burrup Peninsula, researchers say. scim.ag/2NZ
    Scientists report that they can trigger a hibernation-like state in mice by targeting part of their brain with pulses of ultrasound. https://scim.ag/2NY
    Scientists report that they can trigger a hibernation-like state in mice by targeting part of their brain with pulses of ultrasound. scim.ag/2NY
    Since first evolving 350 million years ago, the tongue has taken myriad forms, unlocking new niches and boosting the diversity of life. #LongReads https://scim.ag/2NX
    Since first evolving 350 million years ago, the tongue has taken myriad forms, unlocking new niches and boosting the diversity of life. #LongReads scim.ag/2NX
    Exclusive: Drilling below the seabed in the mid–Atlantic Ocean, researchers have collected an unprecedented amount of mantle rocks. https://scim.ag/2NW
    Exclusive: Drilling below the seabed in the mid–Atlantic Ocean, researchers have collected an unprecedented amount of mantle rocks. scim.ag/2NW
    Earth really was a planet of the apes—and their fossils have provided us with vital clues to human evolution. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/2NT
    Earth really was a planet of the apes—and their fossils have provided us with vital clues to human evolution. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/2NT
    A panel of advisers to the U.S. FDA voted unanimously that a vaccine given to pregnant people protects their young infants from severe #RSV. But they split on the Pfizer vaccine’s safety with some concerned it may increase rates of premature birth. https://scim.ag/2NS
    A panel of advisers to the U.S. FDA voted unanimously that a vaccine given to pregnant people protects their young infants from severe #RSV. But they split on the Pfizer vaccine’s safety with some concerned it may increase rates of premature birth. scim.ag/2NS
    “It’s a pity that, just by using magnets, we’ve been destroying this scientific information that was stored there for 4 billion years.” https://scim.ag/2NQ
    “It’s a pity that, just by using magnets, we’ve been destroying this scientific information that was stored there for 4 billion years.” scim.ag/2NQ
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    RT by @berkeley_ai: 🥳 We will be presenting nerfstudio at SIGGRAPH 2023 as a conference paper 🎉: https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.04264 Myself and many of the @nerfstudioteam will be attending the conference! Looking forward to meeting the @siggraph community 🙂 https://youtu.be/skoh-dPq0ew
    🥳 We will be presenting nerfstudio at SIGGRAPH 2023 as a conference paper 🎉: arxiv.org/abs/2302.04264 @nerfstudioteam will be attending the conference! Looking forward to meeting the @siggraph community 🙂 piped.video/skoh-dPq0ew
    RT by @berkeley_ai: Let’s check our AI xenophobia and consider AI’s creative upside. https://bit.ly/Boston-Globe-Op-Ed-on-AI-May-2023
    Let’s check our AI xenophobia and consider AI’s creative upside. bit.ly/Boston-Globe-Op-Ed-on… nitter.net/GlobeOpinion/status/1663548817399246850#m
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    oh you dont like my AI generated crap? ill just AI generate some people who do. then ill AI generate $1000000 and a wife who likes my posts
    oh you dont like my AI generated crap? ill just AI generate some people who do. then ill AI generate $1000000 and a wife who likes my posts
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    R to @steak_umm: totally missed the easy steakspeare pun. what's done can't be undone
    totally missed the easy steakspeare pun. what's done can't be undone
    R to @steak_umm: not a lot of shakespeare fans i see
    not a lot of shakespeare fans i see
    old twitter be like: to beef or not to beef 🔁 721,812,973 ❤️412,231,563
    old twitter be like: to beef or not to beef 🔁 721,812,973 ❤️412,231,563
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    “He’s always asking questions, he always wants to learn and he’s a student of the game. He’s certainly got the right mindset to fall into a career of coaching or management.” @Jimmy_shan78 on Josh Windass https://trainingground.guru/articles/jimmy-shan-why-darren-moore-is-the-%E2%80%98full-package%E2%80%99-as-a-manager#.ZHZnMZ0wd-w.twitter
    “He’s always asking questions, he always wants to learn and he’s a student of the game. He’s certainly got the right mindset to fall into a career of coaching or management.” @Jimmy_shan78 on Josh Windass trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: 🚨 NEW JOB ALERT! First Team Performance Analyst Placement (MSc) @NorwichCityFC @UniWorcAnalysis https://trainingground.guru/jobs-listings/first-team-performance-analyst-placement-(msc)
    🚨 NEW JOB ALERT! @NorwichCityFC @UniWorcAnalysis trainingground.guru/jobs-lis…
    RT by @ground_guru: 🚨 NEW JOB ALERT! Academy Physical Performance Coach @NorwichCityFC https://trainingground.guru/jobs-listings/academy-physical-performance-coach
    🚨 NEW JOB ALERT! @NorwichCityFC trainingground.guru/jobs-lis…
    RT by @ground_guru: Excited about presenting on the @ground_guru youth development webinar (6th June). I will be discussing physically developing the player/person in the context of Academy & community. I will share my experience in the EPL and the new Gaelic Games Sports Science Framework.
    Excited about presenting on the @ground_guru youth development webinar (6th June). I will be discussing physically developing the player/person in the context of Academy & community. I will share my experience in the EPL and the new Gaelic Games Sports Science Framework.
    JORG SCHMADTKE has been appointed as new @LFC Sporting Director, succeeding Julian Ward. #LFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/schmadtke-appointed-liverpool-sporting-director
    JORG SCHMADTKE has been appointed as new @LFC Sporting Director, succeeding Julian Ward. #LFC trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: Chelsea confirm Chris Jurasek as their new CEO. He will take "responsibility for all the business areas of the club and will report to the board alongside co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley."🔵
    Chelsea confirm Chris Jurasek as their new CEO. He will take "responsibility for all the business areas of the club and will report to the board alongside co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley."🔵
    RT by @ground_guru: Thanks for everything, Edwin ♥️ You embraced the role of CEO with the same vision that defined your days as a player. We are forever grateful for that. Once an Ajax legend, always an Ajax legend.
    Thanks for everything, Edwin ♥️ You embraced the role of CEO with the same vision that defined your days as a player. We are forever grateful for that. Once an Ajax legend, always an Ajax legend.
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    Five Republican seats would be at "extreme risk" if New York Democrats get another crack at redistricting. @Redistrict discusses what a redrawn map might look like: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/new-york-house/what-new-democratic-map-new-york-could-look
    Five Republican seats would be at "extreme risk" if New York Democrats get another crack at redistricting. @Redistrict discusses what a redrawn map might look like: cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
    Could Rep. Ed Case, a centrist Democrat representing a Biden +29 seat, be at risk of a primary in 2024? Read here to find out: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/hawaii-house/2024-house-race-analysis-hawaii
    Could Rep. Ed Case, a centrist Democrat representing a Biden +29 seat, be at risk of a primary in 2024? Read here to find out: cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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    A new #SciencePodcast🎙️ series explores books on the science of sex and gender. In the first segment, Angela Saini talks with @MalinAhKing about her book and how research is revealing the active sexual strategies used by females across the animal kingdom. https://scim.ag/2OJ
    A new #SciencePodcast🎙️ series explores books on the science of sex and gender. In the first segment, Angela Saini talks with @MalinAhKing about her book and how research is revealing the active sexual strategies used by females across the animal kingdom. scim.ag/2OJ
    The movement of individual gliding filaments of nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria Trichodesmium and their interactions with other filaments help these nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium form aggregates in response to stress, a new Science study finds. https://scim.ag/2OE
    The movement of individual gliding filaments of nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria Trichodesmium and their interactions with other filaments help these nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium form aggregates in response to stress, a new Science study finds. scim.ag/2OE
    Deficiency of IgA antibodies influences how well the immune system can maintain control of intestinal bacteria, finds new study involving pediatric patients with varying IgA levels. @SciImmunology https://scim.ag/2Oy
    Deficiency of IgA antibodies influences how well the immune system can maintain control of intestinal bacteria, finds new study involving pediatric patients with varying IgA levels. @SciImmunology scim.ag/2Oy
    RT by @ScienceMagazine: This week’s new issue of #ScienceSignaling has arrived! Experiments in mice show how hepatic stellate cells help maintain normal liver mass, how the suppression of cholesterol synthesis by UHRF2 could be important for liver regeneration, and more. https://scim.ag/2Ox
    This week’s new issue of #ScienceSignaling has arrived! scim.ag/2Ox
    Upcoming negotiations surrounding the WHO international pandemic treaty need not be overly focused on formal compliance mechanisms and sanctions, argues a new #SciencePolicyForum. https://scim.ag/2Oq
    Upcoming negotiations surrounding the WHO international pandemic treaty need not be overly focused on formal compliance mechanisms and sanctions, argues a new #SciencePolicyForum. scim.ag/2Oq
    Higher depression risks are associated with suburban residential areas in Denmark, finds a new @ScienceAdvances study of urban forms and depression diagnoses across the country. https://scim.ag/2Od
    Higher depression risks are associated with suburban residential areas in Denmark, finds a new @ScienceAdvances study of urban forms and depression diagnoses across the country. scim.ag/2Od
    Last year, a Science analysis of data from U.S. military recruits suggests multiple sclerosis is a complication of infection with Epstein-Barr virus. Learn more on #WorldMSDay ⬇ 📄: https://scim.ag/2O8 #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/2O7
    Last year, a Science analysis of data from U.S. military recruits suggests multiple sclerosis is a complication of infection with Epstein-Barr virus. #WorldMSDay ⬇ scim.ag/2O8 #SciencePerspective: scim.ag/2O7
    It's not too late! Join #ScienceWebinars tomorrow at 12 p.m. E.T. for ➡️ A transfer of power: The cell-to-cell exchange of #mitochondria in #obesity and #aging. Learn more: https://scim.ag/2O2 #webinar
    It's not too late! Join #ScienceWebinars tomorrow at 12 p.m. E.T. for ➡️ A transfer of power: The cell-to-cell exchange of #mitochondria in #obesity and #aging. scim.ag/2O2 #webinar
    New in Science: As Alaskan permafrost warms, hibernating arctic ground squirrels generate less heat, causing females to emerge from hibernation up to 10 days before their male counterparts—a mismatch that could have large, cascading ecological impacts. https://scim.ag/2O0
    New in Science: As Alaskan permafrost warms, hibernating arctic ground squirrels generate less heat, causing females to emerge from hibernation up to 10 days before their male counterparts—a mismatch that could have large, cascading ecological impacts. scim.ag/2O0
    "By discussing our experiences openly, we can reduce the isolation, shame, and resistance to seeking help that can come with it." For this grad student, speaking publicly about #MentalHealth was scary but worth it. https://scim.ag/2NU #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
    "By discussing our experiences openly, we can reduce the isolation, shame, and resistance to seeking help that can come with it." #MentalHealth was scary but worth it. scim.ag/2NU #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
    El Niño has a persistent effect on economic growth, according to a new Science study, highlighting the sensitivity of global economies to climate variability independent of warming. https://scim.ag/2NR
    El Niño has a persistent effect on economic growth, according to a new Science study, highlighting the sensitivity of global economies to climate variability independent of warming. scim.ag/2NR
    New in Science: An electro-optical device has been developed that allows the generation of quantum entanglement between microwave and optical photon pairs. https://scim.ag/2NP
    New in Science: An electro-optical device has been developed that allows the generation of quantum entanglement between microwave and optical photon pairs. scim.ag/2NP
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    🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️
    Make it make sense! Talk to me like a five year old as joy reid said! So first how is this even possible?! How are these people allowed to do this and who is approving it to pass! Yall better start paying attention and for those who don’t vote this is what happens when you don’t get involved!! They know this!! They know you wont vote!! You pay your taxes and dont vote? How is that being smart?! IF ONE THIRD OF AMERICA VOTES THIS IS WHAT WE GET PEOPLE!! Why cant yall see that?! These muthafuckas rather put untrained chaplins in WITH YOUR KIDS!! Then admit that some of this shit got to change!!! They are attempting to eliminate history. No compromise at all!! People who have a real relationship with God dont even believe this shit so why is it happening?! “My vote dont count, we need more parties, blah blah…” Meanwhile they setting up laws we will fight years to correct! But you know what it dont matter what i say cause if we wanted this different we would do something. Thoughts and prayers right?! By the way there was another mass shooting today. At this point if we stand by and let it happen we deserve it!! Im sick of it!!
    Make it make sense! Talk to me like a five year old as joy reid said! So first how is this even possible?! How are these people allowed to do this and who is approving it to pass! Yall better start paying attention and for those who don’t vote this is what happens when you don’t get involved!! They know this!! They know you wont vote!! You pay your taxes and dont vote? How is that being smart?! IF ONE THIRD OF AMERICA VOTES THIS IS WHAT WE GET PEOPLE!! Why cant yall see that?! These muthafuckas rather put untrained chaplins in WITH YOUR KIDS!! Then admit that some of this shit got to change!!! They are attempting to eliminate history. No compromise at all!! People who have a real relationship with God dont even believe this shit so why is it happening?! “My vote dont count, we need more parties, blah blah…” Meanwhile they setting up laws we will fight years to correct! But you know what it dont matter what i say cause if we wanted this different we would do something. Thoughts and prayers right?! By the way there was another mass shooting today. At this point if we stand by and let it happen we deserve it!! Im sick of it!!  ( 2 min )
    I never understand republicans like this. They be the main one doing the things they complain about! We are tired of you now! You are not growing or not equipped for change. Please go back under your rock! Thanks Austin! So sorry you had to break it down again!
    I never understand republicans like this. They be the main one doing the things they complain about! We are tired of you now! You are not growing or not equipped for change. Please go back under your rock! Thanks Austin! So sorry you had to break it down again!
    RT by @Lesdoggg: Hey y’all! I’ll be opening for @Lesdoggg this weekend in Durham, NC and Charleston, SC!! Hope to see y’all there! Skeeeww!!
    Hey y’all! I’ll be opening for @Lesdoggg this weekend in Durham, NC and Charleston, SC!! Hope to see y’all there! Skeeeww!!
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    If Martian microbes were like those in this Earth lagoon, they could have survived the Red Planet's primordial desiccation https://trib.al/i57FCiK
    If Martian microbes were like those in this Earth lagoon, they could have survived the Red Planet's primordial desiccation trib.al/i57FCiK
    The COVID pandemic caused a U.S.-wide decline in fertility rates, but red states actually saw increases https://trib.al/QtYNLj0
    The COVID pandemic caused a U.S.-wide decline in fertility rates, but red states actually saw increases trib.al/QtYNLj0
    Southern Ocean phytoplankton help to brighten Earth's clouds https://trib.al/jvRfTEE
    Southern Ocean phytoplankton help to brighten Earth's clouds trib.al/jvRfTEE
    Miniature satellites called CubeSats will collect meteorologic data that NASA hopes will help explain how and why some tropical storms intensify as they approach land https://trib.al/RGbgH90
    Miniature satellites called CubeSats will collect meteorologic data that NASA hopes will help explain how and why some tropical storms intensify as they approach land trib.al/RGbgH90
    Earlier this month a meteorite crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home. The residents are still pondering the fate of their gift from the skies https://trib.al/zVJwDvg
    Earlier this month a meteorite crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home. The residents are still pondering the fate of their gift from the skies trib.al/zVJwDvg
    The weight of New York City's 1.1 million buildings is making the city slowly sink https://trib.al/2MFphXe
    The weight of New York City's 1.1 million buildings is making the city slowly sink trib.al/2MFphXe
    The device provides a connection between the brain and spinal cord, allowing thought to control movement https://trib.al/tV5awv2
    The device provides a connection between the brain and spinal cord, allowing thought to control movement trib.al/tV5awv2
    A new study found more than 5,000 new species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a mineral-rich area of seafloor that companies aim to mine for critical materials https://trib.al/uhlYWtM
    A new study found more than 5,000 new species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a mineral-rich area of seafloor that companies aim to mine for critical materials trib.al/uhlYWtM
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    RT by @tetraduzione: Saturday's fundraising gig at the Leith Depot! All proceeds are going to the hardship fund!! #ucuRISING
    Saturday's fundraising gig at the Leith Depot! All proceeds are going to the hardship fund!! #ucuRISING
    RT by @tetraduzione: anthropomorphising AI is misleading
    anthropomorphising AI is misleading
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    R to @beenwrekt: (Add me to the list of people who don't believe he did Murph in 39:58. Partitioned or not.)
    (Add me to the list of people who don't believe he did Murph in 39:58. Partitioned or not.)
    What should we make of Zuckerberg's transition from AI to Bro Science?
    What should we make of Zuckerberg's transition from AI to Bro Science?
    RT by @beenwrekt: Another way to expand the painting, idiots, is to stand closer.
    Another way to expand the painting, idiots, is to stand closer.
    R to @beenwrekt: The person who started this stupid petition fakes his Google Scholar citations. What does that say about the signatories? https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=czyretsAAAAJ&hl=en
    The person who started this stupid petition fakes his Google Scholar citations. What does that say about the signatories? scholar.google.com/citations…
    R to @beenwrekt: Why do we have to pay attention to change dot org petitions just because they got a custom domain? Is it because Grimes signed it?
    Why do we have to pay attention to change dot org petitions just because they got a custom domain? Is it because Grimes signed it?
    R to @beenwrekt: It's hilarious that the actual statement from this fake non-profit from Berkeley is 10x shorter than Roose's characteristically breathless claptrap. https://www.safe.ai/statement-on-ai-risk
    It's hilarious that the actual statement from this fake non-profit from Berkeley is 10x shorter than Roose's characteristically breathless claptrap. safe.ai/statement-on-ai-risk
    It's going to be one of those really stupid days on Twitter.
    It's going to be one of those really stupid days on Twitter. nitter.net/kevinroose/status/1663536187691397122#m
    I don't understand how anyone can interpret this guy's crystal ball reading as anything other than piss-taking.
    I don't understand how anyone can interpret this guy's crystal ball reading as anything other than piss-taking. nitter.net/doRadiology/status/1662951855649849346#m  ( 1 min )
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    RT by @losthunderlads: My piece in favor of language study has just seen the light of day in @ChronicleReview. Those supportive of inculcating a genuine cosmopolitanism in students may want to take a look. Opinion | The Hypocrisy of English-Only 'Decolonization' https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-hypocrisy-of-english-only-decolonization
    My piece in favor of language study has just seen the light of day in @ChronicleReview. Those supportive of inculcating a genuine cosmopolitanism in students may want to take a look. chronicle.com/article/the-hy…
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    I don't share the Dulles-era CIA's taste in art, and if they had been tasked to assassinate President Kennedy he would be alive and well and celebrating his 106th birthday today.
    I don't share the Dulles-era CIA's taste in art, and if they had been tasked to assassinate President Kennedy he would be alive and well and celebrating his 106th birthday today. nitter.net/grapesmoker/status/1663212073772253185#m
    When Trump starts calling himself "Brother Number One" and urging his followers to kill everyone who wears glasses, Susan Collins will be very distressed.
    When Trump starts calling himself "Brother Number One" and urging his followers to kill everyone who wears glasses, Susan Collins will be very distressed. nitter.net/BruceBartlett/status/1663203008530792449#m
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    Chelsea finished 2022-23 30 points worse off than 2021-22, but where does that rank in the list of the worst ever Premier League points regressions? @alitweedale takes a look https://theanalyst.com/2023/05/2022-23-chelsea-disaster-worst-points-regressions-premier-league-history/
    Chelsea finished 2022-23 30 points worse off than 2021-22, but where does that rank in the list of the worst ever Premier League points regressions? @alitweedale takes a look theanalyst.com/2023/05/2022-…
    Here's the 2022-23 Premier League Team of the Season, as selected by @OptaJoe. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/premier-league-team-of-the-season-2022-23/
    Here's the 2022-23 Premier League Team of the Season, as selected by @OptaJoe. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/pr…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Unwanted Premier League Awards 😖 ◾️ Most shots without scoring? ◽️ Most minutes without completing a pass? ◾️ Most chances created without an assist? We run through an alternative awards ceremony. ⬇️ https://theanalyst.com/2023/05/premier-league-unwanted-end-of-season-awards/
    Unwanted Premier League Awards 😖 theanalyst.com/2023/05/premi…
    Jose Mourinho will lead Roma in another European final tomorrow night, as they face Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League final. Can he become the most decorated manager in European competition history? @AaronBartonUK looks at his final record. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/jose-mourinho-in-european-finals/
    Jose Mourinho will lead Roma in another European final tomorrow night, as they face Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League final. @AaronBartonUK looks at his final record. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/jo…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Is it time for Manchester United to replace David de Gea? Roy Keane certainly thinks so. We look at some potential replacements for the goalkeeper at Old Trafford. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/david-de-gea-man-utd-replacements-costa-raya/
    Is it time for Manchester United to replace David de Gea? Roy Keane certainly thinks so. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/da…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Another 33 goals on the Premier League's final day saw 2022-23 become the most productive 20-team season since the league was launched in 1992, with 1,084 goals scored. ⚽️🔥 We investigated the continuing PL goal trend. 📈
    Another 33 goals on the Premier League's final day saw 2022-23 become the most productive 20-team season since the league was launched in 1992, with 1,084 goals scored. ⚽️🔥 We investigated the continuing PL goal trend. 📈
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    Why is India dropping evolution and the periodic table from school science? https://go.nature.com/3OM92Rf
    Why is India dropping evolution and the periodic table from school science? go.nature.com/3OM92Rf
    R to @Nature: European University Association @euatweets has placed Turkey at the bottom of its academic freedom scorecard. It says, if asked, it can support and advise Turkey on increasing the involvement of the university community in institutional decision-making. (6/6)
    European University Association @euatweets has placed Turkey at the bottom of its academic freedom scorecard. It says, if asked, it can support and advise Turkey on increasing the involvement of the university community in institutional decision-making. (6/6)
    R to @Nature: But Boğaziçi University psychologist @esramungan is not confident that the re-elected government will protect autonomy. She plans to stay and continue resisting. “We are over 25 million that are not just against, but extremely against what is going on in our country.” (5/6)
    But Boğaziçi University psychologist @esramungan is not confident that the re-elected government will protect autonomy. She plans to stay and continue resisting. “We are over 25 million that are not just against, but extremely against what is going on in our country.” (5/6)
    R to @Nature: Political scientist @nebimis from the Ankara-based think-tank SETA, which has long-standing ties to the governing AK party, says Erdoğan’s promise to establish boards of trustees in state universities is a “step that will strengthen academic autonomy.” (4/6)
    Political scientist @nebimis from the Ankara-based think-tank SETA, which has long-standing ties to the governing AK party, says Erdoğan’s promise to establish boards of trustees in state universities is a “step that will strengthen academic autonomy.” (4/6)
    R to @Nature: Bioethicist Yasemin Yalım, who worked at Ankara University, took early retirement in 2020 because of declining academic freedom. “I am an ethicist; I need to have freedom of speech. If I don’t have it, there is no meaning of teaching. That’s why I retired.” (3/6)
    Bioethicist Yasemin Yalım, who worked at Ankara University, took early retirement in 2020 because of declining academic freedom. “I am an ethicist; I need to have freedom of speech. If I don’t have it, there is no meaning of teaching. That’s why I retired.” (3/6)
    R to @Nature: Erdoğan’s government appoints unelected university rectors, curbs academic freedom and micro-manages university spending. “The one-man way of ruling has permeated into all universities, even the most progressive ones,” says Sabancı University’s biophysicist @cananatlgn (2/6)
    Erdoğan’s government appoints unelected university rectors, curbs academic freedom and micro-manages university spending. “The one-man way of ruling has permeated into all universities, even the most progressive ones,” says Sabancı University’s biophysicist @cananatlgn (2/6)
    Turkish researchers tell Nature they fear their voices will be further silenced after the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 28 May. Some plan to migrate or retire, but others say they will stay & fight for academic autonomy. (1/6) https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01775-7
    Turkish researchers tell Nature they fear their voices will be further silenced after the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 28 May. Some plan to migrate or retire, but others say they will stay & fight for academic autonomy. (1/6) nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
    "Our voices were crucial in persuading UN states to back legal obligations to act on climate change. Here’s how we did it" – Cynthia Houniuhi | @littlemere_solo https://go.nature.com/3oKuj30
    "Our voices were crucial in persuading UN states to back legal obligations to act on climate change. Here’s how we did it" – Cynthia Houniuhi | @littlemere_solo go.nature.com/3oKuj30
    Why the world needs more transparency on the origins of novel pathogens https://go.nature.com/42teQT7
    Why the world needs more transparency on the origins of novel pathogens go.nature.com/42teQT7
    Audio long read: Can giant surveys of scientists fight misinformation on COVID, climate change and more? https://go.nature.com/3IKx4bz
    Audio long read: Can giant surveys of scientists fight misinformation on COVID, climate change and more? go.nature.com/3IKx4bz
    Authors from richer, English-speaking countries gain unconscious boost when identified to referees, study finds https://go.nature.com/45FFScr
    Authors from richer, English-speaking countries gain unconscious boost when identified to referees, study finds go.nature.com/45FFScr
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    useful piece!
    useful piece! nitter.net/baseballot/status/1663552792374706178#m
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    “Ever wonder what the rest of the Mona Lisa looks like?” Me (imagining I’ll finally get to see the Mona Lisa’s cans): Yes
    “Ever wonder what the rest of the Mona Lisa looks like?” Me (imagining I’ll finally get to see the Mona Lisa’s cans): Yes
    RT by @pixelatedboat: AMAZING: We’ve utilised the incredible power of AI to make something dogshit.
    AMAZING: We’ve utilised the incredible power of AI to make something dogshit.
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    No new grants at #SCOTUS today. Here's the full order list: https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/053023zor_d18f.pdf
    No new grants at #SCOTUS today. Here's the full order list: supremecourt.gov/orders/cour…
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    Lunchtime reminder of today’s review of Coventry City’s finances #PUSB
    Lunchtime reminder of today’s review of Coventry City’s finances #PUSB nitter.net/SwissRamble/status/1663442128104505345#m
    RT by @SwissRamble: Coventry City fans will be understandably disappointed after the result of the Championship play-off final, but the good news is that their club is in better shape than it has been for some time. Here's a review of the Sky Blues' finances #PUSB https://swissramble.substack.com/p/coventry-city-finances-202122
    Coventry City fans will be understandably disappointed after the result of the Championship play-off final, but the good news is that their club is in better shape than it has been for some time. Here's a review of the Sky Blues' finances #PUSB swissramble.substack.com/p/c…
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    Here’s this week’s cartoon for @guardian_sport https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2023/may/30/david-squires-premier-league-season-awards
    Here’s this week’s cartoon for @guardian_sport theguardian.com/football/ng-…
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    RT by @Zonal_Marking: The 2022/23 Premier League season - and all 20 sides - summarised in 10 games. https://theathletic.com/4555477/2023/05/30/premier-league-2022-23-10-games/?source=emp_shared_article
    The 2022/23 Premier League season - and all 20 sides - summarised in 10 games. theathletic.com/4555477/2023…
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    When I first saw this, I mistakenly took "France also gave us this land as American soil" to mean that the French played the key role in defeating the British in 1781. Which is true, but tactless to bring up on a holiday honoring the USA's war dead.
    When I first saw this, I mistakenly took "France also gave us this land as American soil" to mean that the French played the key role in defeating the British in 1781. Which is true, but tactless to bring up on a holiday honoring the USA's war dead. nitter.net/DannyDeraney/status/1663234994964402176#m
    Harks back to the funniest moment in Charlie Chaplin's GREAT DICTATOR, when he writhes and screams about "die Juden, ach, die Juden!" for a couple of minutes after which the interpreter says "His excellency has made reference to the Jewish people."
    Harks back to the funniest moment in Charlie Chaplin's GREAT DICTATOR, when he writhes and screams about "die Juden, ach, die Juden!" for a couple of minutes after which the interpreter says "His excellency has made reference to the Jewish people." nitter.net/Nick_Ashdown/status/1663129114100871169#m
    R to @losthunderlads: Kirsch uses Pfitzner's connection with Thomas Mann to justify his fond treatment of him, while Alex Ross had used the figure of Richard Strauss to the same end.
    Kirsch uses Pfitzner's connection with Thomas Mann to justify his fond treatment of him, while Alex Ross had used the figure of Richard Strauss to the same end.
    R to @losthunderlads: THE NEW YORKER in 1997 and that I still think about from time to time. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1997/07/21/the-devils-disciple
    THE NEW YORKER in 1997 and that I still think about from time to time. newyorker.com/magazine/1997/…
    This brings to mind another, equally affectionate magazine piece about Pfitzner, one that ran in https://newcriterion.com/issues/2023/6/pfitzners-end
    This brings to mind another, equally affectionate magazine piece about Pfitzner, one that ran in newcriterion.com/issues/2023…
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    This classic strawberry jam is built on a very basic formula. Follow it and you'll have a jam that comes together quickly and ends up bright and fruity. https://www.seriouseats.com/customizable-strawberry-jam-recipe?taid=64752e7b6859090001c379ca&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This classic strawberry jam is built on a very basic formula. Follow it and you'll have a jam that comes together quickly and ends up bright and fruity. seriouseats.com/customizable…
    Simple pantry ingredients, plus some fresh herbs, are all you need to make these grilled tarragon-chicken skewers for your next easy summertime meal. https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-tarragon-mustard-chicken-skewers-recipe?taid=6475206bc5325a0001716080&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Simple pantry ingredients, plus some fresh herbs, are all you need to make these grilled tarragon-chicken skewers for your next easy summertime meal. seriouseats.com/grilled-tarr…
    A perfect summery drink that combines sweet, juicy mangoes, warming ginger, a hint of spice and vegetal notes from green jalapeño, refreshing lime-lemon soda and a crisp lager. https://www.seriouseats.com/mango-shandy?taid=6475125b593b3c0001a7dd2f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    A perfect summery drink that combines sweet, juicy mangoes, warming ginger, a hint of spice and vegetal notes from green jalapeño, refreshing lime-lemon soda and a crisp lager. seriouseats.com/mango-shandy…
    This no-cook syrup has a light and fragrant mango flavor. Strips of fresh mango peel add a hint of piney aroma, while sour lemon or lime rind cuts through the mango's natural sweetness. https://www.seriouseats.com/fresh-mango-syrup?taid=6474f63d593b3c0001a7d4e9&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This no-cook syrup has a light and fragrant mango flavor. Strips of fresh mango peel add a hint of piney aroma, while sour lemon or lime rind cuts through the mango's natural sweetness. seriouseats.com/fresh-mango-…
    Classic smashed cheeseburgers with maximum juiciness and a deep brown, beefy crust. This simple, quick recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. https://www.seriouseats.com/classic-smashed-burgers-recipe?taid=6474e82b6859090001c36baa&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Classic smashed cheeseburgers with maximum juiciness and a deep brown, beefy crust. This simple, quick recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. seriouseats.com/classic-smas…
    This classic baked custard becomes extra rich and dark with caramel both on the inside and out, and a higher ratio of cream and yolks than the usual. https://www.seriouseats.com/double-caramel-flan-recipe?taid=6474da1bbe2e4a000119c78a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    This classic baked custard becomes extra rich and dark with caramel both on the inside and out, and a higher ratio of cream and yolks than the usual. seriouseats.com/double-caram…
    We used the smart oven and accompanying app to bake, sous vide, steam, and roast. https://www.seriouseats.com/anova-precision-oven-review-7479978?taid=6474bdfb6859090001c36160&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    We used the smart oven and accompanying app to bake, sous vide, steam, and roast. seriouseats.com/anova-precis…
    Unlike fresh fruit, which is loaded with water, freeze-dried fruit is a zero-moisture ingredient that helps stabilize this no-churn ice cream, while adding a concentrated dose of flavor and color. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-make-no-churn-fruit-ice-cream?taid=6474affdc5325a00017145ca&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Unlike fresh fruit, which is loaded with water, freeze-dried fruit is a zero-moisture ingredient that helps stabilize this no-churn ice cream, while adding a concentrated dose of flavor and color. seriouseats.com/how-to-make-…
    Here's how to transform no-bake cheesecakes with freeze-dried fruit. https://www.seriouseats.com/no-bake-cheesecake-with-freeze-dried-fruit?taid=6473f91c593b3c0001004e40&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Here's how to transform no-bake cheesecakes with freeze-dried fruit. seriouseats.com/no-bake-chee…
    Inspired by a South Asian rice-and-lentils dish, this British recipe combines lightly curry-spiced rice with flaked smoked fish, boiled eggs, and buttery onions. https://www.seriouseats.com/kedgeree-british-scottish-curry-rice-with-smoked-haddock-recipe-7198140?taid=6473eb0cbe2e4a0001199f5d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    Inspired by a South Asian rice-and-lentils dish, this British recipe combines lightly curry-spiced rice with flaked smoked fish, boiled eggs, and buttery onions. seriouseats.com/kedgeree-bri…
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    R to @gelliottmorris: getting a lot of deja vu from this tweet -- how is it already june 2021 again
    getting a lot of deja vu from this tweet -- how is it already june 2021 again
    I don't know if "Democrats" are refusing to do anything about democracy reform so much as Joe Manchin is
    I don't know if "Democrats" are refusing to do anything about democracy reform so much as Joe Manchin is nitter.net/playedaroundwi4/status/1663311846034620418#m  ( 1 min )
    R to @gelliottmorris: (fwiw, i generally object to the "final five" system on theoretical grounds, mainly because it weakens our already struggling parties, but empirically (with sample size n = 1) it does seem to produce non-zero incentives for candidates to moderate)
    (fwiw, i generally object to the "final five" system on theoretical grounds, mainly because it weakens our already struggling parties, but empirically (with sample size n = 1) it does seem to produce non-zero incentives for candidates to moderate)
    Yeah, this... The chance of meaningful federal democracy reform approached zero the second the issue was politicized. IMO the best voters can hope for in the immediate future is statewide efforts—probably open primaries w ranked-choice voting, rather than anti-gerrymandering laws
    Yeah, this... The chance of meaningful federal democracy reform approached zero the second the issue was politicized. IMO the best voters can hope for in the immediate future is statewide efforts—probably open primaries w ranked-choice voting, rather than anti-gerrymandering laws nitter.net/umichvoter/status/1663305792261353473#m
    seeing a lot of sophomoric tweets linking tom wambsgans and jay gatsby
    seeing a lot of sophomoric tweets linking tom wambsgans and jay gatsby
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    RT by @Lesdoggg: Voting matters. Republicans were expecting a red wave but Democrats flipped the Senate by only a few hundred votes giving them trifecta control.
    Voting matters. Republicans were expecting a red wave but Democrats flipped the Senate by only a few hundred votes giving them trifecta control.
    Way to go Minnesota!! I’m gonna keep yelling this! If you can run your state you should not be running the United States!! Get your state right first!! This is how it should look!! Let’s hope THIS catches on instead of the fuck shit happening now!!
    Way to go Minnesota!! I’m gonna keep yelling this! If you can run your state you should not be running the United States!! Get your state right first!! This is how it should look!! Let’s hope THIS catches on instead of the fuck shit happening now!!  ( 1 min )
    Really great movie!! Check it out @Sweetwatermovie
    Really great movie!! Check it out @Sweetwatermovie
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    RT by @tetraduzione: 📢Submit your work and attend ML4H this year in New Orleans (co-located with NeurIPS)! We've got a fantastic team preparing a super exciting program with submission tracks, awards, mentorship, and networking🎉
    📢Submit your work and attend ML4H this year in New Orleans (co-located with NeurIPS)! nitter.net/SymposiumML4H/status/1663175316297379840#m
    R to @tetraduzione: I managed to tag the wrong MIT account @MIT_CSAIL
    I managed to tag the wrong MIT account @MIT_CSAIL
    raise the bar
    raise the bar nitter.net/Manderljung/status/1662578042399780865#m
    R to @tetraduzione: "[It] stands out for its axiomatic approach, [...] its theoretical contributions [...]. It also provides a solid foundation for future developments in probabilistic circuits. We hope that this work can motivate the PL community to explore [...] the domain of inference"
    "[It] stands out for its axiomatic approach, [...] its theoretical contributions [...]. It also provides a solid foundation for future developments in probabilistic circuits. We hope that this work can motivate the PL community to explore [...] the domain of inference"
    Superhappy to discuss the Atlas paper 📜https://papers.nips.cc/paper/2021/hash/6e01383fd96a17ae51cc3e15447e7533-Abstract.html tomorrow at the @MITCSAIL #Programming #Languages Review 👉https://plr.csail.mit.edu/ as one of the papers that "that may substantially transform the #PL community and beyond"!
    Superhappy to discuss the Atlas paper papers.nips.cc/paper/2021/ha… @MITCSAIL #Programming #Languages Review plr.csail.mit.edu/ #PL community and beyond"!
    RT by @tetraduzione: Our #CallForParticipation is out; Machine Learning for Health (ML4H) is back! It will be in-person in New Orleans on December 10, co-located with @NeurIPSConf. Be sure to retweet and follow @SymposiumML4H for more details! https://ml4health.github.io/2023/call_for_participation.html
    Our #CallForParticipation is out; Machine Learning for Health (ML4H) is back! It will be in-person in New Orleans on December 10, co-located with @NeurIPSConf. Be sure to retweet and follow @SymposiumML4H for more details! ml4health.github.io/2023/cal…
    RT by @tetraduzione: Super excited to announce that the pre-print draft of our textbook “Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning: Foundations and Modern Approaches” is now available on the official page http://www.marl-book.com! Can’t wait to see what the community thinks!
    Super excited to announce that the pre-print draft of our textbook “Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning: Foundations and Modern Approaches” is now available on the official page marl-book.com! Can’t wait to see what the community thinks! nitter.net/UoE_Agents/status/1663066127218491394#m
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    "A university is like a city … But in too many of those cities, postdocs … are priced out." A new #ExperimentalError column reflects on a “serious flaw” in one institution’s affordable housing efforts. https://scim.ag/2NO @adam_ruben @ScienceCareers
    "A university is like a city … But in too many of those cities, postdocs … are priced out." #ExperimentalError column reflects on a “serious flaw” in one institution’s affordable housing efforts. scim.ag/2NO @adam_ruben @ScienceCareers
    A new #SciencePerspectives looks at the current approaches and challenges facing regenerative medicine. https://scim.ag/2NN
    A new #SciencePerspectives looks at the current approaches and challenges facing regenerative medicine. scim.ag/2NN
    Although the cognitive benefits of a brain-stimulating technique known as #tACS are debated, a new meta-analysis of 100+ clinical studies shows that tACS boosts cognition across age groups and in people with neuropsychiatric disorders. https://scim.ag/2NE @ScienceTM
    Although the cognitive benefits of a brain-stimulating technique known as #tACS are debated, a new meta-analysis of 100+ clinical studies shows that tACS boosts cognition across age groups and in people with neuropsychiatric disorders. scim.ag/2NE @ScienceTM
    "I was late learning about science; I didn’t even know what research was until I was 20 years old. For much of my scientific training I feared I was behind my peers. But I have been able to close the gap—and that is something to be proud of." https://scim.ag/2N4
    "I was late learning about science; I didn’t even know what research was until I was 20 years old. For much of my scientific training I feared I was behind my peers. scim.ag/2N4
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    “Mauricio got his chance when he was 16 or 17 at Newell's Old Boys and that is always in his mind. No-one has to explain to him what it means to give a chance." @jesus_perez #CFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/jesus-perez-pochettino-philosophy-is-risk-with-knowledge
    “Mauricio got his chance when he was 16 or 17 at Newell's Old Boys and that is always in his mind. No-one has to explain to him what it means to give a chance." @jesus_perez #CFC trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: "I was lucky to work with some very good managers, but you could quickly see that Mauricio was exceptional. His attention to detail was just immense and he also had the personal touch." James Bunce (@AS_Monaco_EN Head of Performance) https://trainingground.guru/articles/james-bunce-from-struggles-with-the-saints-to-top-of-us-soccer
    "I was lucky to work with some very good managers, but you could quickly see that Mauricio was exceptional. His attention to detail was just immense and he also had the personal touch." @AS_Monaco_EN Head of Performance) trainingground.guru/articles…
    RT by @ground_guru: The smile says it all! #EFLPlayOffs | @swfc
    The smile says it all! #EFLPlayOffs | @swfc
    RT by @ground_guru: Football can be a brutal business & on the receiving end of a ‘club-wide cull’ in 2008 at @NorwichCityFC Its normally an inflection point. Both for person & club Investing in the relationships you’ve built through the yrs can help - I was thankful for a job offer 30mins later!
    Football can be a brutal business & on the receiving end of a ‘club-wide cull’ in 2008 at @NorwichCityFC nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1663207702946783232#m
    One of the longest-serving practitioners in English football
    One of the longest-serving practitioners in English football nitter.net/ground_guru/status/1663208327776460802#m
    .@SouthamptonFC Head of Sport Science and first-team fitness coach @aleksgross is leaving the club after a decade following their relegation from the Premier League. #SaintsFC https://trainingground.guru/articles/southampton-head-of-sport-science-gross-exits-after-a-decade
    .@SouthamptonFC Head of Sport Science and first-team fitness coach @aleksgross is leaving the club after a decade following their relegation from the Premier League. #SaintsFC trainingground.guru/articles…
    Another senior departure from @SouthamptonFC following their recent relegation: Head of Sport Science @aleksgross is exiting the club after a decade More below https://trainingground.guru/articles/southampton-head-of-sport-science-gross-exits-after-a-decade
    Another senior departure from @SouthamptonFC following their recent relegation: @aleksgross is exiting the club after a decade trainingground.guru/articles…
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    Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Barnsley (AET) The Owls are flying back to the Championship. This was the team that were 4-0 down after the first leg of their play-off semi-final...
    Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Barnsley (AET) The Owls are flying back to the Championship. This was the team that were 4-0 down after the first leg of their play-off semi-final...
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: With the 2022-23 Premier League season now over, our seasonal Opta stat hub is up to date and finalised for the campaign. All the key team and player stats in here ⬇️ https://theanalyst.com/eu/2022/10/premier-league-stats-2022-23/
    With the 2022-23 Premier League season now over, our seasonal Opta stat hub is up to date and finalised for the campaign. theanalyst.com/eu/2022/10/pr…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Aleksandar Mitrovic missed four of the eight penalties that he took for Fulham in the 2022-23 Premier League season, becoming the first player to ever miss as many as four penalties in a single EPL campaign. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/best-penalty-takers-in-the-premier-league/
    Aleksandar Mitrovic missed four of the eight penalties that he took for Fulham in the 2022-23 Premier League season, becoming the first player to ever miss as many as four penalties in a single EPL campaign. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/be…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: Pochettino to Chelsea: how would it work? #CFC https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/pochettino-to-chelsea-how-would-it-work/
    Pochettino to Chelsea: how would it work? #CFC theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/po…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: After keeping a league-high 17 Premier League clean sheets in 2022-23, David de Gea's total of 147 overall in the competition are now just 15 off Petr Cech's record of 162 for a single club (Chelsea). More clean sheet records, here. ⬇️ https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/the-most-premier-league-clean-sheets/
    After keeping a league-high 17 Premier League clean sheets in 2022-23, David de Gea's total of 147 overall in the competition are now just 15 off Petr Cech's record of 162 for a single club (Chelsea). theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/th…
    RT by @OptaAnalyst: 101 - Following the end of the 2022-23 Premier League season, we've compiled 101 of the best facts from the campaign. Selection. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/101-best-premier-league-facts-2022-23/
    101 - Following the end of the 2022-23 Premier League season, we've compiled 101 of the best facts from the campaign. Selection. theanalyst.com/eu/2023/05/10…
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    RT by @berkeley_ai: TY ⁦@BotJunkie⁩ for great story about this project! Simeon Adebola will present ⁦the details tomorrow @3:50 pm @ieee_ras_icra⁩ in London. ⁦@AUTOLab_Cal⁩ ⁦@Berkeley_AI https://spectrum.ieee.org/robot-gardener
    TY ⁦@BotJunkie⁩ for great story about this project! Simeon Adebola will present ⁦the details tomorrow @3:50 pm @ieee_ras_icra⁩ in London. ⁦@AUTOLab_Cal⁩ ⁦@Berkeley_AI spectrum.ieee.org/robot-gard…
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: imagine a world where you can put your face on the head of an elf doing a funny little dance routine and then email it to all your friends.... thanks to the revolutionary magic of AI, this will soon become a reality. entertainment is finished
    imagine a world where you can put your face on the head of an elf doing a funny little dance routine and then email it to all your friends.... thanks to the revolutionary magic of AI, this will soon become a reality. entertainment is finished
    RT by @pixelatedboat: 16 years ago today, never forget
    16 years ago today, never forget
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    Pochettino to Chelsea - a good fit for the team, maybe not so much for the club https://theathletic.com/4527226/2023/05/19/cox-pochettino-chelsea-tactics/?source=emp_shared_article
    Pochettino to Chelsea - a good fit for the team, maybe not so much for the club theathletic.com/4527226/2023…
    R to @Zonal_Marking: This is mad. I make it 14 of their 19 defeats were by a single goal.
    This is mad. I make it 14 of their 19 defeats were by a single goal. nitter.net/DJT1981/status/1662929455818448897#m
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    There will be two long reads on my blog this week, one English club and one Italian club (that I have not analysed before) 👍
    There will be two long reads on my blog this week, one English club and one Italian club (that I have not analysed before) 👍  ( 1 min )
    RT by @SwissRamble: Quick financial comparison of the finalists in each UEFA competition (FREE blog): Champions League: Manchester City v Inter Europa League: Roma v Sevilla Europa Conference: West Ham v Fiorentina #MCFC #Inter #ASRoma #SevillaFC #WHUFC #Fiorentina https://swissramble.substack.com/p/uefa-competitions-finals-202223
    Quick financial comparison of the finalists in each UEFA competition (FREE blog): #MCFC #Inter #ASRoma #SevillaFC #WHUFC #Fiorentina swissramble.substack.com/p/u…

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    TEDx Boston | 3D World Simulation: The last domino before we get AGI | Tejas Kulkarni ... https://youtu.be/AMbPl8Ki9fU via @YouTube
    TEDx Boston | 3D World Simulation: The last domino before we get AGI | Tejas Kulkarni ... piped.video/AMbPl8Ki9fU via @YouTube
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    For the first time in the Premier League, the top half all finished with a positive goal difference and the bottom half all finished with a negative goal difference.
    For the first time in the Premier League, the top half all finished with a positive goal difference and the bottom half all finished with a negative goal difference.
    #disappointingdeflection but I reckon Everton fans might not care
    #disappointingdeflection but I reckon Everton fans might not care
    R to @Zonal_Marking: His classic goal.
    His classic goal.
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    RT by @losthunderlads: Twitter is the war-ravaged planet they return to so they can continue fighting forever.
    Twitter is the war-ravaged planet they return to so they can continue fighting forever.
    I often think of Alex Cockburn's reply to people blaming Kissinger for US policy on Timor, that it made sense to do so only if Gerald Ford were such an "abysmal moron" he had no idea what was going on.
    I often think of Alex Cockburn's reply to people blaming Kissinger for US policy on Timor, that it made sense to do so only if Gerald Ford were such an "abysmal moron" he had no idea what was going on. nitter.net/BrankoMilan/status/1662505483528470529#m
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    "Just as in the Tar Heel State, a major shakeup on New York's top court since the midterms could lead to a new, hyper-partisan map for 2024." @Redistrict has the latest: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/new-york-house/could-democrats-redraw-new-yorks-house-map-2024-its-complicated
    "Just as in the Tar Heel State, a major shakeup on New York's top court since the midterms could lead to a new, hyper-partisan map for 2024." @Redistrict has the latest: cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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    do not reject papers if scores in a table do not beat the (current, temporary, dull) SOTA. do not write papers only with the objective of claiming the (newest, transient, volatile) SOTA.
    do not reject papers if scores in a table do not beat the (current, temporary, dull) SOTA. nitter.net/davidwhogg/status/1662833963444969473#m
    hiking on Windows XP, surviving deadlines (from "APRIL's social activity log", May 2023) w/ @andreasgrv @awxuelong @loreloc_ @dmalitesta @ema_marconato Antonio Mari, Reza Ghassemi, Rickey Liang
    hiking on Windows XP, @andreasgrv @awxuelong @loreloc_ @dmalitesta @ema_marconato Antonio Mari, Reza Ghassemi, Rickey Liang
    RT by @tetraduzione: Does anyone know of interesting graph datasets where the task is semi-supervised regression (imputation / interpolation) on: 1) edges, 2) vertices and edges, jointly.
    Does anyone know of interesting graph datasets where the task is semi-supervised regression (imputation / interpolation) on: 1) edges, 2) vertices and edges, jointly.
    RT by @tetraduzione: Fun fact about @Twitter's 2FA: if you're currently logged in, you can disable it without any further verification (such as, say 2FA). So if someone steals a device logged on Twitter, they can disable 2FA (and then easily gain control of the account). 🤷
    Fun fact about @Twitter's 2FA: if you're currently logged in, you can disable it without any further verification (such as, say 2FA). So if someone steals a device logged on Twitter, they can disable 2FA (and then easily gain control of the account). 🤷
    RT by @tetraduzione: This is incredible: 1. The lawyers submitted a brief with citations/quotes to bogus cases. 2. Opposing counsel said they can't find these cases. 3. Court orders lawyers to submit the full text of the bogus cases. 4. The lawyers submit entire bogus cases generated by ChatGPT. 🤯
    This is incredible: 1. The lawyers submitted a brief with citations/quotes to bogus cases. 2. Opposing counsel said they can't find these cases. 3. Court orders lawyers to submit the full text of the bogus cases. 4. The lawyers submit entire bogus cases generated by ChatGPT. 🤯
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    U.S. export prices down 5.9 percent from April 2022 to April 2023 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/u-s-export-prices-down-5-9-percent-from-april-2022-to-april-2023.htm #BLSdata
    U.S. export prices down 5.9 percent from April 2022 to April 2023 bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/u-s-ex… #BLSdata
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    alphas always commit directly to main
    alphas always commit directly to main nitter.net/alexkyllo/status/1662695432609472512#m
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    Virtually every ML paper is a method comparison, where the authors almost always have a "horse in the race". This is bad for science. We need to diversify and embrace empirical studies that are not incentivized to push a particular narrative or make a specific method look good.
    Virtually every ML paper is a method comparison, where the authors almost always have a "horse in the race". This is bad for science. We need to diversify and embrace empirical studies that are not incentivized to push a particular narrative or make a specific method look good.
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    Politically polarized Google users are not steered to partisan sites by the search engine's algorithm but generally decide to go there on their own https://trib.al/qJAUh5u
    Politically polarized Google users are not steered to partisan sites by the search engine's algorithm but generally decide to go there on their own trib.al/qJAUh5u

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    "In 2020, Biden 'wasted' 5.1 million votes in California, 2 million in New York, 1.2 million in Massachusetts, and just over a million each in Illinois and Maryland." @CharlieCookDC on Democrats' 2024 problem: https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/why-democrats-should-be-nervous
    "In 2020, Biden 'wasted' 5.1 million votes in California, 2 million in New York, 1.2 million in Massachusetts, and just over a million each in Illinois and Maryland." @CharlieCookDC on Democrats' 2024 problem: cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
    How worried should GOP candidates be about the "Trump drag" in 2024? @amyewalter looks at the potential impact of a Trump-led GOP ticket on 2024 House races. https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/can-republicans-hope-outrun-trump-2024-house-races
    How worried should GOP candidates be about the "Trump drag" in 2024? @amyewalter looks at the potential impact of a Trump-led GOP ticket on 2024 House races. cookpolitical.com/analysis/n…
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    What's the rationale behind this? (1) overhyping a preprint by spamming the press, tagging influencers, and hosting a Twitter Space (2) making everyone jump through hoops to access your data (3) declaring you won't release your code until after the paper is published in a journal
    What's the rationale behind this? (1) overhyping a preprint by spamming the press, tagging influencers, and hosting a Twitter Space (2) making everyone jump through hoops to access your data (3) declaring you won't release your code until after the paper is published in a journal
    Question for fans of regression discontinuity design: What do the associated p-values mean?
    Question for fans of regression discontinuity design: What do the associated p-values mean?
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    articles like this (alleging a “woke coup” by bureaucrats against the legislature/executive) have a very different vibe when you consider that only 30% of adults say they’d vote for the party currently in control of the government https://economist.com/interactive/uk-general-election/polls
    articles like this (alleging a “woke coup” by bureaucrats against the legislature/executive) have a very different vibe when you consider that only 30% of adults say they’d vote for the party currently in control of the government economist.com/interactive/uk…
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    RT by @pixelatedboat: My favorite band from the nineties was the Breeders. They’re still touring. I wish I could do a show with them!
    My favorite band from the nineties was the Breeders. They’re still touring. I wish I could do a show with them!
    RT by @pixelatedboat: one of the greatest burdens you can carry in this life is periodically waking up with "there was nothing in al capone's VAULT / but it wasn't Geraldo's FAULT" and having it stuck in your head literally all day
    one of the greatest burdens you can carry in this life is periodically waking up with "there was nothing in al capone's VAULT / but it wasn't Geraldo's FAULT" and having it stuck in your head literally all day
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    RT by @SwissRamble: Tom’s Dad here. Tom is ok. Very happy but so sad he can’t be there with his team mates. Here is the moment…….
    Tom’s Dad here. Tom is ok. Very happy but so sad he can’t be there with his team mates. Here is the moment…….
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    Commercializing quantum computers step by step https://go.nature.com/43qWP8u
    Commercializing quantum computers step by step go.nature.com/43qWP8u
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    RT by @tetraduzione: That is pretty dope...
    That is pretty dope... nitter.net/DrJimFan/status/1662115266933972993#m
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    Guro Reiten, the WSL's best player this season - and unusually, a excellent winger who doesn't really dribble past opponents https://theathletic.com/4538690/2023/05/22/guro-reiten-won-the-wsl-for-chelsea-she-should-have-won-player-of-the-year/
    Guro Reiten, the WSL's best player this season - and unusually, a excellent winger who doesn't really dribble past opponents theathletic.com/4538690/2023…
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    oh you think im a fed? youre damn right im fed .. breafast lunch and dinner
    oh you think im a fed? youre damn right im fed .. breafast lunch and dinner
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    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! https://www.bls.gov/opub/update.htm
    Catch up on all the new #BLSdata and publications that came out this week! bls.gov/opub/update.htm
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